foreign investments on housing

County rejects supporting statewide ban on foreign investment in homes

By Paul Levikow

Photo, left: Supervisor Jim Desmond sought to restrict foreign investors from buying homes and driving up prices.

October 23, 2025 (San Diego) – The San Diego County Board of Supervisors this week rejected a proposal by Supervisor Jim Desmond to support statewide bans or restrictions on foreign investment in entry-level and single-family housing, particularly when located near sensitive military installations and other critical infrastructure.


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