Like most of the procedures for migrants in the United States, it is necessary to process the Personal Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to acquire a property.
To acquire a house in the United States it is not necessary to have a green card, with the ITIN is enough, so it is important to process it. It is also necessary to show a valid foreign passport, visa and an official photo ID.
Consult additional information about the ITIN at the following link: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/individual-taxpayer-identification-number
Before it is necessary to know how the real estate market works in the United States, in addition each state has its own rules on any question about real estate. Remember to contact qualified real estate agents licensed to operate in the United States.
It is important to note that foreign buyers generally must make deposits of 30 to 40% of the cost of the property. Similarly, banks require the client to have specific amounts deposited in the bank to establish limits on loans.
It is also recommended that you contact real estate attorneys for legal advice or simply to resolve doubts during the process of acquiring a home.
