Let’s See Why Investing in U.S. Real Estate Makes More Sense Than Buying Abroad
Over the past two decades, I’ve watched international real estate trends rise and fall. One thing has become increasingly clear: when you see heavy marketing of real estate from cities like Dubai, London, Sydney, or Bangkok and from other countries across Asia, Africa, or the Middle East, it’s not because these markets are overflowing with opportunity. It’s because they’re low in demand at home. What does that say about the investment opportunity?
If you’ve walked through a mall or attended a hotel expo in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or Riyadh recently, you’ve likely seen shiny brochures and aggressive pitches promoting investment properties in these well-known global cities. But have you ever asked yourself why they’re so eager to sell you these properties?
The Harsh Truth: They Need You Because Local Buyers Aren’t Buying
When a real estate market is thriving, it doesn’t need to go shopping for foreign buyers. The homes sell themselves domestically. Yet in many of the markets being marketed heavily abroad, such as Dubai, London, and even cities in Australia, there’s a noticeable trend: oversupply, overvalued and softening local demand.
So, what do developers and agencies do when the local market dries up? They go global. They bring the show on the road, offering incentives, glossy marketing, and flashy events, all designed to attract foreign capital. And often, those buyers are individuals from emerging markets, looking to park their savings in what appears to be a more “developed” location.
But here’s the catch: many of the residents in those very countries are investing in the U.S. instead.
Let. that. sink. in.
U.S. Real Estate Doesn’t Chase Buyers — Buyers Chase It
Unlike Dubai, London, or the various other cities that sell their unwanted inventory abroad, the U.S. real estate doesn’t need booths in foreign malls or aggressive sales campaigns overseas. Why? Because the demand is already there.
Foreign investment into U.S. real estate averages around $69 billion per year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Investors from China, Canada, India, Mexico, U.K. and Canada continue to buy into U.S. residential real estate, not because of flashy marketing, but because of what the market actually offers:
- A legal system that protects property rights
- A strong and transparent regulatory environment
- High liquidity and ease of exit
- Access to financing options with America Mortgages
- Stable and predictable returns
In other words, U.S. real estate has pull, not push.
Ask Yourself: If It’s So Good, Why Are They Selling It to You?
Think like a sophisticated investor. A fundamental principle of investing is to understand who’s selling and why.
If a developer in Dubai or an agent in London is trying to convince you to invest in their local project, ask yourself: If the deal is so good, why aren’t locals buying it up? Why are they traveling halfway across the world to pitch it to you?
Meanwhile, U.S. real estate remains one of the few markets where the demand from both domestic and foreign buyers remains robust. Properties in cities like New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Austin are not just popular; they’re competitive. Even during downturns, the U.S. market tends to recover faster and more reliably than most global counterparts.
U.S. Property Offers More Than Just Stability – It Offers Growth
Let’s talk numbers.
- According to Zillow and CoreLogic data, U.S. home prices have increased over 40% nationally in the last 5 years, even after adjusting for recent market corrections.
- Certain markets like Miami, Tampa, and Phoenix saw even higher appreciation rates, often surpassing 60–70% during the same period.
- The U.S. rental market has been equally strong, with average rental yields in many metro areas ranging from 5% to 11%, significantly outperforming rental returns in global cities like London or Sydney, which often sit below 3%. But more important. This is consistency year on year.
When you combine capital appreciation, rental yield, currency strength, and tax deductions and incentives, the U.S. offers a compelling risk-adjusted return profile that’s extremely hard to beat for the sophisticated investor.
Global Capital Trusts the U.S. — Shouldn’t You?
Think about where institutional money goes. Pension funds, private equity, and sovereign wealth funds continue to pour billions into U.S. residential real estate. These are entities that have the resources to invest anywhere in the world, yet they consistently choose the U.S.
Why? Because:
- U.S. markets are backed by rule of law
- Title and property ownership are well protected
- The real estate finance system is mature and scalable
- Property taxes, while present, are transparent and predictable
You won’t find the same assurances in many other parts of the world where foreign ownership rules can change on a whim, or where developers may fail to deliver, and recourse is limited or non-existent.
Final Thought: Before You Buy, Think Like a Seller
Before you invest in real estate abroad, stop and ask yourself: Who’s buying, and who’s selling? If a market has to fly across the globe to convince you to invest, it’s probably not as strong as the brochure says.
Instead of falling for the sales pitch, follow the smart money. Look at where the locals in those markets are investing. More often than not, they’re putting their capital into U.S. real estate, seeking the very stability and upside they know is lacking at home.
The U.S. doesn’t sell itself abroad because it doesn’t have to. It has something better: real demand.
So the real question is — where are YOU investing?
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