by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 7, 2016 | Global Buyers + Foreign Investment
In the first half of 2016, Bloomberg reports Asian investors bought up an estimated $15 billion worth of overseas real estate – a figure that matches the amount spent in all of 2015. Asian buyers are increasingly turning to unconventional locations (for them),...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Oct 7, 2016 | Global Buyers + Foreign Investment
While Vancouver and Toronto are traditionally the top two favorites for Chinese buyers, there’s a new competitor that is nabbing much Chinese investor interest – Calgary, the largest city in Alberta. Chinese inquiries for Alberta properties on Juwai.com have surged...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 28, 2016 | Global Buyers + Foreign Investment
A flood of foreign investments poured into the U.S. commercial real estate market last year, and that trend shows no sign of slowing in 2016. For example, in 2015 at this same time of the year, foreign investment in U.S. had already exceeded that of all of 2014...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 7, 2016 | Global Buyers + Foreign Investment
As China’s economy slows and its stock market posts sharp declines, Chinese investors are reportedly looking to park more of their money in U.S. real estate. Developers, financial institutions, and high net-worth individuals are seeking safe investments in...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Aug 17, 2015 | Global Buyers + Foreign Investment
When purchasing homes, Chinese buyers may make decisions with numbers in mind. One number with significance to the Chinese is the number 8, which is believed to be a lucky number associated with prosperity and wealth. Condos or homes with the number 8 in them, and...