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Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

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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 @9PFJ6HM from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

The government should restrict the purchase of residential properties by all private corporations.

 @9NPD8DQ from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

The government should ban buying homes as investments

 @9MV968B from Delaware  answered…2yrs2Y

No, so long as they are using the property for residential purposes.

 @9RW82TW from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and domestic investors should be restricted as well. Houses should only be available for purchase by individuals for the purpose of living in.

 @9ZKPQXZ from Kansas  answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @9RQ9HSZfrom PR  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, provided the property is not being purchased as a genuine unit of housing for an individual desiring to live in the United States

 @9RW6KX9 from Arizona  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and we should restrict the purchase of single-family residences by corporations and vacation rental companies

 @BB7XMSL from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

All investors should be restricted from purchasing rental properties, foreign or not. A basic need for survival should not be considered an investment.

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