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The Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) has recently published their 17th annual survey which includes notable U.S. Real Estate Trends.
Among those surveyed in the last quarter of 2008, were the association's 200 members with collective holdings of approximately $371 billion in the U.S.

"By a wide margin, survey respondents said the U.S. continues to provide both the most stable and secure real estate investment environment and the best opportunity for capital appreciation. Respondents also overwhelmingly pointed to the U.S. as the primary target for their real estate investment dollars and said that as an average, 45% of their portfolio is invested in U.S real estate"

Click here for the full story and stats: Substantial Up-Tick in Foreign Real Estate Investment Expected in 2009. Strong Signals for US.