Recent Changes in US Foreign Ownership Laws

April 3, 2024


In this edition of Above the Line, we explore the impact of state legislation on foreign ownership of real estate across several states including Alabama, Florida, Idaho, North Dakota, Ohio, and Tennessee. With a focus on national security and geopolitical concerns, both federal and state levels are seeing restrictions against adversarial foreign investments in real estate.

Let's dive in. 

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