foreign buyers Archive
Pre-Screening Homes for Good Feng Shui
The art of feng shui, or the idea that a home’s elements impact its overall appeal and energy, has gained popularity over the years as a means to “clear the clutter” from our environment. For many, clearing clutter, letting...
May 10, 2017
FIRPTA Changes You Need to Know
When foreign owners of real estate go to sell, are they taxed the same way a U.S. citizen is? Not exactly, but as a result of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), buyers of such property...
April 26, 2017
Currency Fluctuations and Your Business
Global business requires moving money across markets with drastically different economies. It can be an intimidating component of global transactions, but there are resources to help! Although you should always refer your clients to a reputable bank and/or money...
March 27, 2017
Helpful Resources for Global Experts
Global experts know the first step in developing a successful global business strategy is to conduct research. This research should help pinpoint the global buyers that are coming to your area and what is drawing them there. Finding reliable...
February 23, 2017
Tips for Spotting Global Money Laundering Schemes
The business of global real estate is changing every day as overseas investments continue to grow and political tides rise and fall. Savvy investors do their best to stay ahead of the game and purchase properties in economies with...
January 25, 2017
New Report: Florida Still Top Destination for Foreign Buyers
Foreign buyers’ interest in Florida remains strong according to NAR’s 2016 Profile of International Residential Real Estate Activity in Florida, a new report recently released by NAR’s research team. The report states that foreign buyers relocating to Florida accounted...
January 17, 2017
CIPS Provides Solution to Americans Looking to Buy Abroad
We talk a lot about helping international clients move to the United States, but outbound activity is on the rise and too important to ignore. According to the 2016 Profile of International Activity in U.S. Residential Real Estate approximately...
January 12, 2017
NAR Global’s Top 10 Moments in 2016
As we wrap up another successful year here in NAR’s Global division, it’s time to reflect on our top highlights throughout the past 365 days. We accomplished a lot in 2016 and wanted to share with you our favorite...
December 22, 2016
5 Tips for Selling to Foreign Buyers This Holiday
Christmas. Kwanzaa. Hanukkah. Festivus. -Whatever holiday you celebrate this time each year, it’s important to be aware and sensitive to other holidays celebrated, especially when dealing with international clients. Selling a home during the holidays can be a challenge...
December 12, 2016
Creating interactive marketing plans for cross-border business
by Nancy Macaluso, Portside Properties, Inc. and NAR President’s Liaison to South Africa Hello All, To our surprise, my husband Tony and I were taking a break from work and turned on the television. Not much to watch, and...
December 2, 2016