[Overseas Property] Frequently Asked Questions for New Immigrants Buying Homes in the U.S.

Investing in U.S. real estate is a key objective for many immigrants looking to purchase property abroad. The strong recovery of the U.S. economy, the continuous depreciation of the RMB, and the steady appreciation of U.S. home prices have further fueled the enthusiasm of Chinese investors for buying property in the United States. In this issue of our "Overseas Property Investment" column, we provide answers to frequently asked questions from new U.S. immigrants regarding home purchases.

Question 1: What is the seller's motivation?

Almost 90% of Chinese buyers will ask this question after identifying a property they are interested in. Although it may involve the seller's privacy—such as marital separation or divorce, or financial difficulties due to unemployment making it impossible to afford mortgage payments—most sellers are willing to respond.

Other common reasons for selling include job relocation, changes in family size (e.g., children growing up and moving out), or simply being tired of the current residence. Of course, it also includes factors such as poor neighbor relations or an incompatible community. Generally, some of these factors can be checked and verified on public websites.

Question 2: What is the orientation of the house?

Chinese people generally prefer houses facing south, but Americans do not typically consider orientation when building homes. Therefore, for those Chinese buyers who insist on a south-facing property, the number of suitable options is much smaller.

In fact, there is a trick to determining the orientation of a house, which can often be judged simply by the street name. For example, streets with the suffix "Ave" generally run east-west, those with "Road," "Street," or "Drive" generally run north-south, and those with "Court" are usually located at the end of a street.

Question 3: Does the home price include furniture?

In the American mindset, the concepts of personal property and real property are very clear. Buying a house means buying real property, which refers strictly to the house itself; furniture is personal property and is therefore not included in the home price.

Question 4: Can I buy a house with cash?

The "cash" referred to here means liquid funds, not cash in the accounting sense. What confuses Chinese buyers is that, compared to physical cash, Americans prefer to accept wire transfers or cashier's checks issued by banks. Even personal checks are generally not accepted, except for the initial earnest money deposit after the contract becomes effective.

[Worldway Authority Analysis] 2015 is known as the year of overseas investment, and the optimal time to invest in the U.S. has arrived. In particular, the recent continuous depreciation of the RMB stands in stark contrast to the strong recovery of the U.S. economy, the rise in the U.S. dollar exchange rate, and the continued growth of the U.S. real estate market, making EB-5 investment immigration the best choice for increasing U.S. dollar holdings. With the impending policy changes and price increases for the U.S. EB-5 investment immigration program on September 30, this is the final golden opportunity to sprint toward U.S. immigration! Hesitation not only exposes investors to risks such as price hikes and increased scrutiny of funding sources but also affects the timely filing of applications by attorneys. Therefore, acting quickly requires not only decisiveness but also submitting applications, filing documents, and transferring funds as early as possible.

[Special Note] To address the two major "earthquakes" about to occur in the U.S. EB-5 investment immigration industry and to help investors win before September 30 and catch the last train, Worldway Group is launching a major online group-buying event—the first of its kind in the 25-year history of the EB-5 industry—offering "one yuan worth ten thousand, true discounts on top of discounts." This group-buying event ends on August 20, and the usage period is valid until August 30. For more opportunities, please follow the official Worldway website, the Worldway Group WeChat account, or consult the Worldway mainland China service hotline: 400-138-2929.

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