Christian’s perspective:
Yes, foreigners can legally buy residential property in Miami, and international buyers have long been an important part of the local real estate market.
There are no U.S. citizenship or residency requirements for owning real estate in Florida. Foreign buyers may purchase property in their own name or through legal entities, depending on tax, liability, and estate planning considerations. Many international transactions are completed in cash, although financing options do exist through select lenders.
While ownership itself is straightforward, non-U.S. buyers face additional structural considerations. These include tax withholding rules, reporting requirements, and differences in how U.S. real estate is treated for estate planning purposes. These factors do not prevent ownership but make professional legal and tax guidance essential.
Miami’s continued appeal to foreign buyers is driven by its global connectivity, lifestyle attributes, and role as a gateway market. As a result, international demand tends to be allocation-driven rather than purely cyclical.