Bill would allow longer stay for Canadian snowbirds (6/18/2013)
More than 500K Canadians own Fla. property, and Senate immigration bill would allow them – and new buyers – to live here up to eight months per year.

Realtors tout Fla. real estate investment in Spain (6/4/2013)
The SIMA 2013 Madrid International Real Estate Exhibition last week drew more than 20,000 people; potential buyers asked about locales across the state.

Florida TaxWatch sees international opportunities (5/31/2013)
According to analysts, over half Fla.’s current investment comes from Europe, but Latin America offers untapped opportunity. EB-5 visa could be used more.

Immigration reform worth $500B to housing economy (5/22/2013)
Hispanic real estate assoc. study: In five years, 3 million homeowners would add more than $500 billion in sales, income and spending into U.S. housing economy.

Chinese buyers can’t resist lure of Florida homes (5/15/2013)
With two-bedroom apartments worth $2M or more in Shanghai, it’s no surprise that the Chinese are drawn to real estate investments in Florida.

Developers tweak designs to lure foreign buyers (4/30/2013)
Some kitchens have wok burners to attract Asian buyers; others have European-style bathtubs and bidets; others have sprawling balconies for large families.

Marketing to international buyers? Go native (4/24/2013)
Many U.S. real estate websites translate listings, but for effective marketing, consider using the websites and browsers commonly used in the target country.

Group says immigration reform could help real estate (4/22/2013)
Real Estate Roundtable: Overhaul could help full gamut of real estate if visa reforms are pro-growth. On the flip side, bad policy could slow economic recovery.

Canadians play big role in Fla. market rebound (4/11/2013)
BMO Financial Group report: Fla. already has more than 500,000 Canadians, and 16% of that nation’s residents say they would consider buying a home here.

Global luxury market is booming (3/13/2013)
A Christie International Real Estate report found the international luxury market is strong, with more billionaires now than in 2008 and more all cash deals.

Immigrants to help shape future housing demand (3/7/2013)
Report: Number of foreign-born homeowners rose 800,000 from 1980 to 1990; 2.1M from 1990 to 2000; 2.4M from 2000 to 2010; 2010 to 2020 projection: 2.8M.

Foreign firms eye U.S. single-family rental market (2/22/2013)
It’s not just U.S. firms buying single-family homes and creating a network of managed properties. Several foreign firms also view it as a good investment.

Visa program boosts commercial, helps international (2/15/2013)
An EB5 visa requires a $500K investment that creates jobs. Commercial developers see cheap capital – international buyers see a solid pathway to citizenship.

Snowbirds race to snatch up Fla. housing bargains (1/15/2013)
Canadians have traditionally been the dominant foreign buyers of Florida real estate, but they’re finding more competition from Asian investors.