Texas Snags $4.8B From International Buyers
Surge in International Residential Transactions The global real estate landscape is experiencing volatility. Nevertheless, international residential transactions in Texas are on the rise, indicating a significant shift. From April 2024 to March 2025, 7,500 international buyers injected a robust $4.8 billion into the Texas real estate market. This marks a $1.3 billion increase from the previous year. Rising construction costs elsewhere, influenced by tariffs, may push more buyers towards Texas. --- Currently, international sales represent 2.3% of all Texas residential transactions, up from 2.1%. The demographic breakdown shows 63% are resident foreign buyers, while 37% purchase from abroad. A substantial 74% of these transactions came through personal or business contacts. Transaction patterns reveal a median purchase price of $420,800, which is significantly above the state average. --- This reflects the international buyers' preference for premium properties. Mexico accounted fo...