Investing in USA advice and Global Real Estate News

Knowing these key bits of information can really help when investing in USA real estate or helping an international client.


Q: Do you need a social security card to purchase property in the U.S?

A: Nope, nor do you need a tax I.D. number (ITIN). All you need is a passport or driver’s license. However, if you want to make money from that property (renting, selling, etc.) you do need some way for the IRS to identify (and tax) you.

Q: Does that mean foreigners have to pay double taxes (here and in their home country) on property-related income?

A: Depends on where they’re from. The Internal Revenue Service’s Publication 901 is a constantly changing list of tax treaty agreements between the U.S. and dozens of other countries that can help prevent double taxation if there is a treaty in place.

Q: What’s the difference between a resident alien, a foreign national, an immigrant, and a non-resident alien?

A: “Foreign national” is a general term that applies to immigrants, investors from abroad, and vacationers alike. An immigrant generally has a green card and is taxed like a U.S. citizen. A resident alien hasn’t gotten their green card, but has been in the U.S. for more than 182 days. If an alien has been in the country for less than 182 days, they’re a non-resident. But beware: If your client has built up a “substantial presence” in the country by being around for a cumulative 182 days over the past three years, they too could be classified as a resident.

Q: How do foreigners pay for property they buy in the U.S.?

A: The days of title companies accepting suitcases full of money are over. Money transfers may seem like a good plan, but you need to think about the timing.

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International Real Estate


Thank you for visiting Falcon International Real Estate!


Representing both buyers and sellers of international luxury residential real estate properties and new developments globally we look forward to helping you find your new international second home or retirement home investment.  You will find here luxury residential properties that are for sale in various locations around the world but mainly in Mexico on the of the Riviera Maya, specializing on beachfront property between Cancun and Playa del Carmen and in the area of Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita, as well as Costa Rica, Punta Cana in The Dominican Republic and Brazil.

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Great Apps for Homebuyers

The Internet has become an invaluable resource for those who are shopping for homes and part of the reason is because mobile devices make it easier to research and compare homes on the go. Real estate firms and listing agents have caught on to the popularity of smartphones and many have created apps…

Source: NuWire Investor: Latest News

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More New Home Building In Australia, New Zealand

Australia’s Housing Industry Association reports that planning approval for new homes is up, although a closer look at the numbers from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that the gains November gains were confined to Victoria. Approvals were down everywhere else and in some cases quite…

Source: NuWire Investor: Latest News

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Small Businesses Get NDAA Boost

The U.S. government is the world’s largest procurer of goods and services, and the renewal of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2013 contains provisions that will make it easier for small businesses, and particularly women-owned businesses, to compete for federal government contracts…

Source: NuWire Investor: Latest News

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Mezzanine Loans Return

High interest rates eroded desire for mezzanine loans during the lean years of the U.S. real estate credit crunch, but lower rates are returning and so are borrowers interested in using company stock to secure loans. Analysts say the market for mezzanine financing began climbing again in 2012 and now…

Source: NuWire Investor: Latest News

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A 92 Year-Old Solution for Real Estate Investors Facing Higher Taxes in 2013

The familiar adage, “It’s not how much you make, but how much you keep” rings truer than ever for real estate investors in 2013. Not only have capital gain taxes increased significantly for high earners, but many investors below the top tax bracket face an additional 3.8% surtax on…

Source: NuWire Investor: Latest News

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Summer workers reminded of their employment rights in New Zealand

Officials in New Zealand are reminding people undertaking temporary work during the summer months to be aware of their employment rights. Summer is a time when many people, including international students, pick up temporary jobs to see them through the holiday break. George Mason, acting general manager of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s [...]

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Online Real Estate Research Growing

Online search has seemingly made everything more convenient and now it appears that U.S. real estate is a prominent fixture in the search queue. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that Google searches for real estate have skyrocketed 253% in the past four years. NAR officials say the…

Source: NuWire Investor: Latest News

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Single-Family REITs New Rage

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) give investors a chance to invest in real estate without the added risk of buying real property and a new type of REIT now available offers a way for people to get in on the institutional investment of single-family homes for conversion into rental units. The collapsed…

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Eco-Friendly Home Alternatives

The depressed U.S. housing market has spurred many creative answers in how to move forward as a homeowner in America and for one California couple that meant renovating an old school bus for use as their permanent home. The Lanes retrofitted their bus with custom-made furniture and it has a kitchen…

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Real Estate Investment Resolutions For The New Year

The New Year is upon us, and it is time to make our real estate investment resolutions. This year, make sure to set some resolutions for your real estate investing business, and hopefully make 2013 your best year yet. Consider the following real estate investment tips and potential resolutions.
Resolve…

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