International Newsletter Vol 4 Issue 2 July 2016

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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 M
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2. Please contact us with ideas on articles or topics you would
like us to explore at oscar.gonzales@garygreene.com.
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.

3. 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 M
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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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J U L Y 2 0 1 6 V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 2

4. 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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learn more

5. 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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global partner profiles

6. Brexit Could Make U.S. Homes Worth More
International investors
ve 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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7. 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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learn more
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.