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Oscar Gonzales, MBA, PhD International Division Director

With the global economy in such a state of flux, many foreign investors are on the move to find “safe zones” to park their investments. Interestingly, the U.S. and Houston real estate markets stand to benefit from the global chaos given their reliability and steady returns.

We trust you will find this issue of Internationale insightful as we explore global opportunities on your behalf.

IN THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE:• China’s Appetite for U.S. Homes;

• The Opportunities to Networking in Global Houston;

• How BREXIT Could Make U.S. Homes Worth More; and

• SPOTLIGHT: Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs.

A P U B L I C A T I O N O F I N T E R N A T I O N A L R E A L E S T A T E F R O MB E T T E R H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S R E A L E S T A T E | G A R Y G R E E N E

In this Issue:

China’s Appetite for U.S. Homes Remains Strong

Networking in Global Houston

BREXIT Could Make U.S. Homes Worth More

SPOTLIGHT: The Houston Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs

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China’s Appetite for U.S. Homes Remains Strong

China’s economy may be slowing but the country maintains a strong desire for overseas real estate.

The U.S. remains a favorite destination for Chinese investors and currently hold the number-one position among international buyers of U.S. homes and rank among the top five international buyers in 46 of 50 U.S. states.

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Networking In Global Houston

Houston’s top 20 global trade partners represented 70.5% of Houston’s customs traffic in 2015 and continuing to grow.

The Greater Houston Partnership has compiled profiles of influential global trading countries that continue to expand their presence in Houston.

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Brexit Could Make U.S. Homes Worth More

International investorsve been increasing their holdings

e U.S. over the past several years.

more than ever, investors are ng to U.S. real estate as a nable alternative to the on market.

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SPOTLIGHT: Houston Mayor's Office of Trade & International Affairs

ite includes a calendar of international events and links to international bers of commerce that hold regular meetings in the Houston metro area.

The Houston Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs serves as the City’s international liaison, forming an important

etween Houstonians and the world.

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orking among international organizations including chambers of erce, cultural community centers, and trade associations is one of the and least expensive ways to begin growing your global customer nt.