Foreign investment in US market poised for comeback

Investment activity in the US real estate property sector surged across the finish line in 2021 and increasing in volume for five of the six quarters following the onset of the pandemic. Increasing optimism around income growth, coupled with the asset class’s stable yields, has seemingly outweighed broader economic and business concerns — bringing the US real estate sector back to the forefront of investor appetites.

According to analysts, property sales to foreign buyers totaled US$54.4 billion in 2021, with the largest share of foreign residential buyers originating from Canada and Mexico, followed by China. With borders now open and travel restrictions lifted, analysts are buoyant that an increase in foreign investment is expected to return in 2022.

To further expand on property investment in the US as well as to share insights with our listeners on key trends that will shape the real estate market in the country, we invite Kashif Ansari, JUWAI IQI’s Group Co-Founder and CEO on our Property show.

Juwai IQI is the international real estate technology group that powers property transactions and ownership locally and globally. The company has transacted more than 30,000 properties in 2021, advertised US$4 trillion of property from 111 countries and generates 12.9 million monthly consumer engagements.

During the conversation, Kashif also shares:

The US property market on the whole, including specific regions that have seen strong demand and price growth
Home buying trends in the US, including how remote working will impact the future of real estate
The outlook and trends around foreign investment into the US property market
The opportunities for foreigners interested to purchase real estate in 2022 and beyond