Texas, home of big hats, big hair, and big boots, is attracting some oversized interest from international homebuyers drawn to its new construction, low cost of living, and business-friendly climate, according to Realtor.com.
The website's latest International Demand for the U.S. Housing Market report reveals that traffic from international buyers seeking Texas housing has surged recently, placing the Lone Star State second only to Miami in capturing the interest of international buyers looking to relocate to the U.S.
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Lower Cost Of Living And Business-Friendly Environment
“Drawn by the state’s lower cost of living, lack of state income tax, and pro-business environment, many high-profile firms have expanded or relocated their operations to Texas,” Realtor.com Economic Analyst Jiayi Xu writes in the report.
Buyers are particularly drawn to Texas’s bustling big cities of Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, pulling potential buyers away from California and Las Vegas, which have dropped down in Realtor.com’s search traffic rankings. Traditionally in high demand from overseas buyers, West Coast tech cities have fallen out of favor due to concerns over affordability and layoffs.
The report, which collated views from January to March, registered a 2.1% increase in international buyers searching for homes in Texas. Newly constructed family homes are high on the buyer’s search criteria.
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“Economic growth, job creation, infrastructure development, and housing demand, making these markets more appealing to international buyers looking for long-term investment opportunities or relocation prospects,” Xu says.
A pro-business environment driven by low taxes has seen many companies relocate to Texas, which in turn has driven employment opportunities.
“Houston is an oil and gas hub, and a home to large international companies, providing for job opportunities and job transfers for expats,” Atif Ahmad, an agent with Brits of Compass, a company specializing in helping British citizens buy real estate in the U.S.
Owner Occupants Make Up Most Of The Buyers
According to Realtor.com data, most overseas buyers looking for Texas homes are not investors, but rather first-time homebuyers, second-homebuyers, or parents seeking accommodation for students attending colleges in Texas.
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Canadians make up 34.7% of international traffic — the highest group, down from 40.7% last year. Interestingly, buyers from the U.K. (5.7%), Mexico (5.4%), and Germany (3.8%) have all increased. Despite President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, Mexican buyers were not as perturbed as Canadian buyers, whose interest in 2025 had waned.
Easy Fit
International buyers looking to relocate to Texas may be in luck, as listings in the state are up, particularly in the markets they are targeting. According to the Texas Association of Realtors, active listings increased by 30.7% in the first quarter of 2025, as reported in its 2025 Q1 Texas Quarterly Housing Report. Also up were homes days on the market — 72 — a one-week increase compared to the same period last year. Houston had 33,374 active listings, the most for any city in the state, a 38% increase.
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