Let me cut to the chase…
If you’re a foreign owner of U.S. real estate, 2025 may be one of the best times in recent memory to sell!
The U.S. Dollar remains very strong against other major currencies (CAD, GBP, EUR, etc.), and if you purchased a Las Vegas home between 2009 and 2013, you likely got an incredible deal. Not only were home prices at historic lows, but many international buyers benefitted from a favorable currency exchange, making their investment even more lucrative.
Here’s the kicker:
In late 2013, the median home price in Las Vegas was around $177,500. Today, in mid-2025, it’s over $450,000. That’s a price appreciation of over 150%, before factoring in the currency gains you likely made when you first purchased. With the current exchange rates, you could gain an additional 10–25% or more just from the currency differential alone.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to sell—this could be it.
A quick reminder: If you’re not a U.S. citizen or resident, your sale will likely be subject to FIRPTA (the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act). That means the IRS may withhold a portion of your proceeds until you file your U.S. tax return. The good news? There are possible exemptions and strategies to minimize this impact. Be sure to speak with an experienced U.S. tax professional—and if you don’t have one, I can connect you with a few trusted experts.
As Certified International Property Specialists (CIPS), we closely monitor global economic trends and understand the unique needs of international investors. Through our professional travels and active CIPS network, we maintain strong relationships with globally minded real estate professionals across the U.S. and abroad.
Whether you’re ready to sell your Las Vegas property—or real estate elsewhere in the U.S. or globally—we’re here to guide you and connect you with the right REALTOR® for the job.
Let’s talk.
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