Restrictions would limit the ability of non-citizens to buy homes, aiming to keep housing prices affordable for local residents. Proponents argue that it helps maintain affordable housing for locals and prevents property speculation. Opponents argue that it deters foreign investment and can negatively impact the housing market.
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The government should restrict the purchase of residential properties by all private corporations.
@9NPD8DQ1yr1Y
The government should ban buying homes as investments
@9MV968B1yr1Y
No, so long as they are using the property for residential purposes.
Yes, and domestic investors should be restricted as well. Houses should only be available for purchase by individuals for the purpose of living in.
@9RQ9HSZ1yr1Y
Yes, provided the property is not being purchased as a genuine unit of housing for an individual desiring to live in the United States
@9ZKPQXZ10mos10MO
Depends on what "foreign investors" mean. Non-citizens should absolutely be able to buy homes, but companies outside the U.S. (and companies in general) should not be able to purchase residential property.
@ISIDEWITH12mos12MO
Have you ever considered living or investing abroad, and how would you feel if you were restricted from doing so?
@9TT2FRZ12mos12MO
I've considered moving out of the country and traveling the world. if i was restricted i doing so them i would be kind of upset but i also would just drive to the other places in the us since we just have so much here.
@9YFG8M910mos10MO
I don't know. I don't understand this topic well enough or know enough ablut this topic's impact on my life to make a decision
@9TSZ5S7 12mos12MO
It would feel as if the freedom we are promised in the United States is being restricted
@9TT23WWProgressive12mos12MO
I have never really thought about abroad, and definitely haven't thought of investing abroad. However I think it would be much too restrictive to prohibit others from doing the same.
@9RW6KX91yr1Y
Yes, and we should restrict the purchase of single-family residences by corporations and vacation rental companies
@B5NDG8Y3mos3MO
Limit it every time the practice rises housing prices. End golden visa and make investors fund the state sector and green energy
@9VRR7BZIndependent11mos11MO
I feel like it depends on how long they want to stay here and what is their purpose of stau=ying here
@98XV642 1yr1Y
Yes, and ban all noncitizens, foreign companies and investors from buying residential property
@9SGS2K21yr1Y
Yes, but only to an extent. They should be limited to a small percentage of properties in any given city.
@ISIDEWITH12mos12MO
What kind of balance should be struck between protecting local buyers and encouraging global investors in a city's real estate market?
@9TMCR64Progressive12mos12MO
I think that local is better for the market and inflson on houses.
@9TN82F412mos12MO
Subsidize global investors but subsidize local buyers more.
@9NDZ9951yr1Y
Foreigners should still be able to buy properties but there needs to still be property left for citizens and natives from the country to purchase as well
Yes, foreign entities and nations should not be allowed to purchase residential property or land that is of value to residential development. Individual non-U.S. residents should not be allowed to purchase multiple properties, and properties should be limited to individual flats/apartments in high-density buildings. However, individuals who are U.S. residents should not be discriminated against regardless of their country of origin or citizenships.
@B6RW2MXLibertarian2 days2D
Yes, but after evaluating the investors motives and always with regulations to check them in case of bad outcomes which can harm the citizens.
@B6K8R342wks2W
I am uninformed on the way the housing market works, but based off of the extra information given, I agree mostly with the proponents because it may help to maintain affordable housing.
@B6JB3GX3wks3W
no. but implement a land value tax on foreign and local investors and property owners to prevent land hoarding
@B6BYVJZ1mo1MO
Residential yes, commercial, not unless it is considered in a national secret area (Near a military bases, critical infrastructure, etc)
@B6779YX1mo1MO
Yes, but only if the investors are foreign governments or noncitizens with ties to Marxist governments like China and Cuba or to countries that support terrorism like Iran.
@B66H4Q81mo1MO
Restrictions should be in place, must be able to verify occupancy for a certain portion of each year to justify purchasing land as a foreigner/citizen of another country. Exceptions being made to persons holding dual citizenship in the US and immigrants who are in the process of naturalization in the US.
@B636HPP 2mos2MO
Depends, the more residential properties we have for our residents the better, but we dont it to be the full residential system in our country, as we ourselves need to start providing more residential properties for our residents.
Maybe, don't restrict or ban it outright but make sure the purchasers follow national laws and that property values/prices don't increase detrimentally.
International funding of residential property construction and thus partial ownership in them is welcome, same conditions apply.
Only if they are investors from China or other US adversaries that pose potential national security risks
@B622QM9Libertarian2mos2MO
Unfortunately foreign influence has dictated our manufacturing process for food, other resources. so yes, no one outside of an american citizen cannot own anything in the US
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YES... with precision and proportionality, the government should consider restricting foreign ownership of residential property where empirical data shows detrimental effects on affordability and housing access. Such restrictions should form part of a broader, ethically sound housing strategy that prioritizes dignity, stewardship, justice, and intergenerational belonging.
@B5SMS87Libertarian3mos3MO
Yes, and prohibit the purchase of residential properties by private equity and their shell companies.
@B5S4Z7X3mos3MO
In the event that a buy out would occur that has potential to interfere with the economic practices of social programs, then it should be prohibited.
@B5QCLQN3mos3MO
No, only restrict to those who have not been inside U.S. ground before or live in an authoritarian government.
@B5M34D73mos3MO
No. As long as they prioritize domestic investors and/or require higher tax rates on properties owned by foreign investors
@B5JXRW24mos4MO
I can understand both sides. I say yes, but those bought-out houses should be bought with good intent to help lower the property value.
@B4SZQNT 4mos4MO
Yes, and by domestic investors. Residential properties should be owned by the people living inside and investors should be incentivized to fund the construction of new properties.
@B4S4QRZ5mos5MO
Yes, but only if the investor is a foreign government or foreign government-managed person or organization.
@B4RHF2H5mos5MO
Yes, foreign investors only buy American property and residential homes, for the sole purpose of making money off of low-class Americans.
@B4QJB4L5mos5MO
Yes, and address larger corporations like black rock from purchasing residential properties to drive up housing prices.
@B4Q8TSR5mos5MO
No, abolish all property taxes and implement a land-value tax on all secondary properties instead to increase individual home ownership and decrease rentals
@9ZTQW4V 5mos5MO
government should restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors, corporations, and speculative entities like STR owners, to prioritize housing for local, full-time residents. Housing is a human need, not just an investment vehicle.
@B4KC2HZ5mos5MO
I feel like they should go through a process if it is a foreign investor trying to buy American Property or they at least have U.S. Citizenship.
@B4JVKCM5mos5MO
depending on the use of land and a little research on the investors cause it can lead to potentially bad use.
@B4JDGZ55mos5MO
If, a foreign investor dose not have the best interest of the country or area they are building in this can allow for aliases of foreign degree to ruin the livelihood of others home experience. Companies who do improve the living conditions of an area would be reasonable to ascertain as being built in residential locations.
No but there should be policies put in place for those foreign investors that are manipulating the system.
@B4FNL7M5mos5MO
could be considered to address housing affordability issues, but needs careful consideration of potential economic impacts and should not be discriminatory
@B4FCJW4Republican5mos5MO
No, for the sake of equality, justice, juicing the Housing Market, juicing the Real Estate Industry, freedom, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.
@B4D6KHP5mos5MO
No, for the sake of growing the housing market, freedom, capitalism, equality, justice, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.
@B48ZGNN5mos5MO
Not for purchasing property for use as a personal residence. I do support restrictions on buying for speculative purposes, though.
@B48MMN35mos5MO
If we’re talking about immigrants/asylum seekers buying houses then yes! If we’re talking about private companies from other nations, especially those of questionable integrity, then no!
@B43X2RT5mos5MO
possibly it depends on what is influencing the decission to do so. If it is because it is being bought by our friends of course not.
@B43HWK2Constitution6mos6MO
Yes, foreign investors and non-real estate companies in general should be prohibited from participating in the purchase or sale of residential properties.
@B42KFGT6mos6MO
yes, with an anti-blight ordinance. Fines for non use or non occupation shall be given or properties to be seized for low income living.
@B3ZYM5D6mos6MO
No, this will tank the Housing Market and Real Estate Industry. This also is an anathema towards freedom, capitalism, checks and balances, weak government, and federalism.
@B3VGV2T 6mos6MO
Whether the government should restrict foreign investors from purchasing residential properties is a complex issue with arguments on both sides, with potential benefits and drawbacks for both the economy and national security.
Arguments for Restrictions:
National Security:
Some argue that restricting foreign ownership of land, especially near critical infrastructure or strategic locations, can protect national security interests.
Economic Stability:
Concerns exist that foreign investment could lead to increased housing costs and reduced affordability for local residents, potentially destabi… Read more
@B3TQX3M6mos6MO
to a certain extent in order to make sure the majority of America's property is not even owned by its citizens. If too many foreign own the majority of property in America then it can lead to invasion.
@B3RVSDV6mos6MO
Yes, only in extreme circumstances, unless there is a BIT or Investment Protection Agreement with another country.
@7WDP6PTIndependent 6mos6MO
Yes, but they should have the right to invest and make a profit from the construction of the property from the banks etc
@9L4Z23BIndependent 6mos6MO
Yes, and additionally there should be regulations put in place that corporate owners must rent out at least 90% of their units to primary residents or face penalties
@B3H2C2J6mos6MO
Yes, domestic investors should be restricted as well. Houses should only be available for purchase by individuals for the purpose of living in.
@B39YBVH6mos6MO
It depends on if the foreigner lives in the United States, if they are in the US and just want to buy a home to live in then its ok, if they are not in the US and don't even have any family in the US then there should be some restriction.
@B35C8WL6mos6MO
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@B34Y5G67mos7MO
It depends because you never know who could be purchasing the property. We should do background checks to be safe and monitor the property closely.
@B34HB8P7mos7MO
Yes and No. Foriegn investors should never be a thing. How can someone develop residential neighborhoods AND MONOTIZE OFF A COMMUNITY THEY DONT EVEN SERVE OR CONTRIBUTE TO?! makes no sense.
@B32R4CS7mos7MO
No, but make sure to require that those investors reside in those properties for at least 10 months of the year.
@kigyarx18Independent 7mos7MO
Yes, but only if the foreign investor has a connection to a hostile foreign government, and only residential land purchases should be limited.
@B2TP2JH7mos7MO
I think we should restrict it to an extent, but not fully restrict them. While I think we should keep housing affordable to those local, I don't think we should restrict foreign people from buying homes. The limit that I propose is that if they resell, they have to sell for less than the property value.
@B2TLDVSRepublican7mos7MO
yes this is America not a foreign place to sell to to other foreigners America land should belong to America that is how country's meet there down fall letting foreigners in
@B2QTJTH7mos7MO
Yes, but only to ensure a competitive balance with American investors. Foreign investors are important to the American economy.
@B2L5QDZ7mos7MO
Yes but limit how many can be purchased and/ or impose a 15% non residency tax if it isn’t going to be used as a residence 75% of the year.
@B2KW47V 7mos7MO
To some degree, but it's good to have a hot market as long as more housing can be responsibly built.
@B2KTCXT7mos7MO
yes , but only for single family houses, restrict domestic and foreign corporations from being able hold a monopoly on the single family market
@B2J5MDP7mos7MO
Yes, and the government should also restrict the purchase of residential properties for landlords/homeowners/realtors etc.
@B2GZZ798mos8MO
Yes, make it completely illegal and a criminal offense for anyone other than individual buyers to purchase property.
@B2FBC5D8mos8MO
Not restric, but maybe put a limit on the number of properties that a foreign company can buy, or a foreign person.
@B2CWBMJ8mos8MO
No, as long as they can prove they are who they say they are and they are not a sanctioned individual or subject of criminal investigation
@B2BKPGLIndependent8mos8MO
Yes, if the "investor" has foreign government links. But a private foreign citizen should be allowed upto a certain level.
@B28WXD58mos8MO
Yes, but only for investors from companies hostile to the US or that have engaged in illegal activities against the US.
@B25LKGZ9mos9MO
Foreign individuals buying a property that will be their residence part of the year should be allowed. But not property developers.
@B24VGZX9mos9MO
Any foreigner should only be allowed to purchase residential properties as a natural person in their own name not in a legal person meaning an LLC. But we should not restrict ownership of residential properties to any foreigner.
@B24KHNJ 9mos9MO
Yes, and all tax subsidies on properties worth more than $10 million bought by foreign investors should be revoked
@B23MV829mos9MO
No, if we are allowed to purchase properties in foreign areas, they should be allowed to purchase properties in the U.S.
@ryanvomusic 9mos9MO
Yes, but only for foreign non-residents. Non-citizen residents should be able to purchase residential properties.
@9ZY76WY9mos9MO
I believe this is a very nuanced question and any legislation limiting those purchases should, at the least, be based on countries of origin and total U.S. real estate investments by investor. I'm sure there are more details than those two that should be considered.
@9ZX83MQ9mos9MO
Yes, but we should not target nor pry on buyers and investors from specific nations based on political or racial hate-mongering and paranoia.
There should be some regulation to what type of residential property, large scale housing should be allowed but single-family housing should not,
@9ZH925X 10mos10MO
No, but foreign investors should only be able to purchase residential properties for personal use and not as investment vehicles
@9ZDWDWVIndependent 10mos10MO
Like manufacturing, there is a critical mass of residential properties that should be owned by US residents.
@9YN7FP810mos10MO
Yes, but only in predefined cases. When the foreign owned property sits vacant, or housing availability for people who live in the area becomes scarce and drives up prices arbitrarily.
@9YF8QSR10mos10MO
We have enough trouble with people speculating about real estate already. I don’t know whether it would help. And we can’t rely on the government to solve all our problems.
@9Y9Z7JJ10mos10MO
Foreign investors should be checked thoroughly to be made sure that they are not spies; there is a certain security risk with this, but it drives the economy in a good direction.
@9Y9D9FN10mos10MO
No, as long as foreign investors are not buying large quantities of residential properties decreasing the opportunities of Americans looking to buy a home.
@9Y7GC2510mos10MO
They shouldn't restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors, but they should limit it so that they don't get a ton of money without being a U.S. citizen.
@9Y4XKHR10mos10MO
Local citizens should have more priority in the housing market of their own country, but foreigners should still be allowed to buy a property granted they have rented and lived in said country for more than 3 years.
@9Y4X3H610mos10MO
No, unless there is a housing issue in the area (less housing is available for the general public of the area).
@9Y43R2710mos10MO
As long as they aren't doing anything bad or with malicious intent, I don't see why they shouldn't be treated the same as legal U.S. citizens.
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