Borderless Buyers: Decoding Q1 2025’s Global Rush for U.S. Homes

Chinese searches just leapt past Canadian clicks, South Florida overtook L.A. as the #1 dream destination, and the Midwest is suddenly hot with European shoppers—welcome to Realtor.com’s Q1 2025 International Demand Report, where the data proves real estate has never been so borderless.

In this fast-paced episode, we unpack the report’s surprises and what they mean for buyers, sellers, and agents on the ground:

• Top-10 home-shopping nations: Who’s climbing, who’s fading, and why a single currency shift can reshuffle the list overnight.

• Metro hot spots & hidden gems: From Miami and Houston to unexpected Midwestern standouts drawing clicks (and cash) from abroad.

• What motivates foreign shoppers now? Visas, rental yields, education hubs, and that ever-popular sun-and-sand lifestyle.

• Local impact, global playbook: How U.S. sellers can court international money, and the financing, tax, and cultural pitfalls buyers must dodge.

• Lightning round predictions: Our hosts call out the three metros most likely to attract the next wave of overseas demand—and the one poised for a cooldown.

Whether you’re a coastal luxury agent, a heartland investor, or just fascinated by cross-border real-estate trends, this episode arms you with the freshest numbers and actionable insights straight from the source. Hit play and see how the world is shopping for a piece of the American Dream in 2025.

 

Amit Bhuta

COMPASS

ALL IN Miami Group

Licensed Real Estate Agent

 

(305) 439-3031 Mobile

amit.bhuta@compass.com

ALLinMiami.com