Category: Think Pieces
If you are a Canadian exploring opportunities in the U.S. real estate market, understanding how a US mortgage for Canadians works could be the key to making a smarter investment decision in 2026. Whether you are buying a vacation home, investment property, or future residence in America, Canadian citizens can absolutely qualify for U.S. mortgage financing through […]
Why are foreign real estate investors choosing the U.S. over every other country in the world? Is it the world’s largest real estate market, with over $2.3 trillion transacted last year alone? Perhaps the staggering $53 Billion of U.S. residential homes purchased by foreign nationals in 2023? Maybe they are following Blackstone’s playbook as they also purchased […]
The Federal Reserve raised rates 11 times in 2022 and 2023 but are now hitting pause. The decision comes as inflation has risen. The Fed is holding steady, waiting for inflation to ease closer to the target before making any changes. The Federal Reserve’s decisions have a significant impact on the housing market. When they […]
Top 5 Foreign Buyers of U.S. Residential Real Estate* China 13% of total = $13.6B Mexico 11% of total = $4.2B Canada 10% of total = $6.6B India 7% of total = $3.4B Colombia 3% of total = $900M Top 5 States for Foreign Buyers* Florida 23% California 12% Texas 12% North Carolina 4% Arizona […]
Need cash fast? Tap into your home equity today! U.S. homeowners are the most “equity-rich” they have ever been, thanks to their home equity increasing over 32.2% since 1Q2021. That’s a year-over-year gain of over $3.8 trillion for the entire housing market. This significant increase in home equity has provided many homeowners with the opportunities […]
U.S. rental yields have quietly climbed to levels unseen in most developed markets, creating rare cash-flow opportunities for global investors. 8% and Rising! That’s right! Not a typo. The average rental yield in the U.S. is 8%. It is unheard of in any major country, and it is quite a shock to nearly everyone who […]
Curious how America Mortgages qualifies a foreign national or U.S. expat borrower for a U.S. mortgage loan while living abroad? We’ll explain this at the end of the article. Stay tuned. Key takeaways from this week’s Bankrate article: Much to the chagrin of would-be homebuyers, property prices just keep rising. It seems nothing — not […]
When making an investment decision, whether we know we are doing it or not – we put them into strategies – rumours, hot tip, value, momentum, growth, high dividend etc. Investing in real estate is no different – what is your strategy? Capital appreciation Owning near a relative Trophy asset Potential immigration Distressed BRRRR Method […]
Our research team has put together fantastic comparisons of the average property prices of the major global cities and their respective rental yields. *The price per square meter refers to the cost of a 120 square meter apartment in the city center. As you can see, property prices are high in the world’s major global […]
America Mortgages Inc. is a direct lender and leading mortgage broker specializing in financing solutions for U.S. Expats and Foreign Nationals living overseas. We provide access to over 150 U.S. bank and lender programs, delivering tailored mortgage options directly to our international clients. America Mortgages is wholly owned by Global Mortgage Group Pte. Ltd., an international mortgage specialist based in Singapore.