Florida Ranks #1
According to a recent study by Credit Sesame and the National Association of Realtors, Florida has the highest number of foreign homebuyers in the U.S.   A whopping 31% of all foreign homebuyers bought in Florida during 2009, which is notable given the populations of California and Texas.  Here are the top four states for foreign homebuyers in 2009, by percentage of total sales:

• Florida – 31%
• California – 12%
• Texas – 9%
• Arizona – 6%

Spending Growth among Foreign Homebuyers
Foreign buyers spent about:

• $65 billion in the U.S. real estate market in 2009
• $88 billion in the U.S. real estate market in 2010

Greater Percentage of Foreigners own a Home

• Almost 80% of foreign-born U.S. residents owned a home stateside in 2009
• Nationally the rate of homeownership was about 65% in 2009