Foreign buyers purchased $45.3 billion worth of existing U.S. homes from April 2025 through March 2026, according to new figures released by the National Association of Realtors. The total shows that international demand remained a meaningful part of the housing market during the period.
Even so, the number of homes bought by overseas purchasers declined 14% from the prior period. The report described that level as the second-lowest on record, pointing to a market where affordability and available listings continued to limit activity.
A favorable exchange rate appears to have offered some support for foreign demand, but it was not enough to offset broader housing pressures. Elevated home prices and tight inventory made it harder for buyers from abroad to find and close on properties in the U.S.
The latest data highlights a mixed picture for the U.S. housing market: sizable dollar volume from foreign buyers, but weaker transaction counts as supply constraints and high costs continued to weigh on sales. The figures suggest that international interest in U.S. real estate remained intact, even as market conditions reduced the number of completed purchases.
