Chinese Nationals’ Massive U.S. Home Purchases Raise Alarms Over National Security

Senator Marsha Blackburn Flags 11,700 Acquisitions as a Growing Threat, Sparking Calls for Legislative Action

A startling surge in foreign investment has seen Chinese nationals purchase 11,700 U.S. homes between April 2024 and March 2025, a development that Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) is sounding the alarm on as a serious threat to national security.

This unprecedented acquisition, concentrated heavily in high-value states like California and New York, underscores a potential vulnerability exploited by a foreign adversary, with implications for espionage and economic leverage, according to Blackburn.

The senator’s concerns gain weight from recent Justice Department initiatives under Executive Order 14117, targeting China’s access to sensitive U.S. data, and a new Texas law banning such purchases by adversarial nations, moves she argues should be a national model.

While historical ties, such as China’s $5.4 million lease in Trump Tower from 2008-2021, complicate the narrative, Blackburn’s push for citizen-only property ownership laws highlights a critical debate about safeguarding America’s sovereignty amidst a $53 billion foreign real estate market, demanding urgent congressional action to protect the nation’s future.

Chinese nationals purchased 11,700 U.S. homes between last April through March of this year, making them the largest group of foreign investors.

This is a serious threat to our national security.

— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) July 16, 2025