Internationals Buying Way Less US Real Estate

The money that international buyers spend on US real estate has plummeted over the last 10 years. In the 12 months ending in March 2016, international buyers purchased approximately 215,000 US homes while spending about $103 billion. But from April 2025 through March 2026, internationals bought only

Helping buyers look beyond the price

Real estate agents can help buyers make more informed decisions by focusing on the full monthly payment, including taxes, insurance and association fees, rather than the listing price alone. Discussing those costs early can prevent surprises, narrow the home search and demonstrate the value of an ag

Help buyers look beyond market headlines

First-time buyers can make a clearer buy-or-wait decision by weighing their finances, local market conditions, housing costs and future plans.

Florida leads nation in empty lots for sale

Florida has 42,601 empty lots listed for sale, the most in the nation. Zillow estimates that building one home on each listed U.S. lot could reduce the housing shortage by 6.3%.