US homes lose their global appeal as spending plunges 19%
Share of US foreign home purchases by country of origin
April 2025 – March 2026 · 67,100 total transactions recorded
Named countries (top 5) All other countries
Source: NAR 2026 International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate · “Other” includes Italy, France, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and all remaining buyer origins
What the retreat means for brokers
Loan officers and mortgage professionals serving cross-border clients should account for significant variation in how buyers intend to use their US properties.
Of all international purchases, 49% were for vacation, rental, or dual-purpose use, but intent diverges sharply by nationality.
