This is very important. USA real estate especially urban and semi suburban is going down big time seems like.
I disagree with this. If anything, urban real estate is going up in value in larger cities. The younger generations are more keen to live within their entertainment and shopping districts, with walking distance proximity. The suburbs are going to fade big time as people flock to the city BUT the suburbs will remain the most affordable of options so I'm sure they'll meet the needs of people that want to buy homes on lower budgets.
China's investment in US properties is a sign of a strong real estate market but it's a stronger sign that the Chinese are worried to keep their money within China's borders. They're worried about currency, inflation, and government risk.
Buying real estate is good right now, especially with mortgage rates as low as they can be.