Category: Think Pieces
As a company that only focuses on non-U.S. residents buying U.S. property, we have an interesting perspective regarding the best tip to generate passive income. Even in a high-interest rate environment, investing in U.S. real estate or real estate in general with the mindset of buy and hold is a proven way to hedge against […]
The process and procedure for obtaining a mortgage loan as a U.S. expat or a foreign national in the United States can vary depending on the loan program. However, there are a few general steps that are typically followed when applying for a mortgage loan with America Mortgages: Determine your budget and the type of […]
What will the 2023 U.S. real estate market look like? Even a crystal ball or Nostradamus may have difficulties with this one. Ultimately, the outlook for the real estate market in 2023 will depend on a range of economic and market forces, and it is difficult to predict with certainty. The one certainty we can […]
More than $1 billion worth of single-family rentals will be acquired by JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s asset management division, while Blackstone is looking to invest $120 billion in real estate. Notably, most of Blackstone’s investment is in REITs. This is a sign that the current U.S. housing market hasn’t scared investors away from suburban housing. […]
Being a landlord is one of the best ways to build consistent, passive monthly income through real estate investing. However, not all states are equal when it comes to landlord-tenant laws, taxes, and competition, making it crucial for property investors to understand the top landlord friendly states before buying an investment property. This article discusses the […]
Over the past few months, we surveyed over 1,000 of our clients and partners globally with the following question: “What is the key consideration for owning an investment property in the U.S.?” The top 3 answers were: 1. Education2. Price and Affordability3. Profit/Income Potential In this report, we look at the top public and private […]
Cities across the U.S. have seen some of the highest rental yields to date. From 2020 to 2021, home sales prices rose approximately 20%. That’s great news for real estate investors that held property pre-pandemic, but with low inventory and rising rates forcing the owner-occupied borrowers out of the market, opportunities for high-yield U.S. investment […]
After two years of meteoric price appreciation, U.S. home prices seem to have hit their peak. U.S. mortgage rates have more than doubled since the beginning of 2022, and according to CNN, the average interest mortgage payment on a median-priced home is up 73% from one year ago. Recently the FED approved a 0.75-point interest […]
With the continued home shortage in the U.S. of more than 3.8M properties, property developers are pulling back on new projects, and despite rising mortgage rates, U.S. property prices are holding strong. For the remainder of 2022 and going into 2023, The Washington Post stated recently, “As mortgage rates rise, prices should moderate, but low inventory will […]
America Mortgages Inc. is a mortgage broker focusing only on U.S. Expats and Foreign Nationals living overseas. We offer over 150 U.S. bank and lender programs direct to our international clients. America Mortgages is wholly-owned by Global Mortgage Group Pte. Ltd. an international mortgage specialist based in Singapore.