I In Season 5, Episode 186 of Boroughs & Burbs, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Julia Jiang Hawkins and Charles Hawkins of Douglas Elliman for an exclusive look into Chinese demand for U.S. real estate. They explore cross-border investment trends, buyer preferences, and geopolitical and cultural factors shaping the evolving pipeline of Chinese capital into luxury U.S. markets homevaluation.elliman.com+6Douglas Elliman+6Douglas Elliman+6. Julia and Charles discuss practical strategies for working with Chinese buyers—from understanding client motivations to bridging cultural nuances and structuring international deals. For brokers, investors, and global real estate stakeholders, this episode offers critical insights into one of the most influential buyer groups shaping U.S. luxury real estate in 2025 Boroughs and Burbs. Expert bios: Julia Jiang Hawkins: Julia Jiang Hawkins | Douglas Elliman homevaluation.elliman.com+7Douglas Elliman+7Douglas Elliman+7 Charles Hawkins: Charles Hawkins | Douglas Elliman Douglas Elliman+1Douglas Elliman+1 🎧 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_pbMx7dFR8Q 🎧 Listen on Podbean / Episode Page: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/17038405-boroughs-burbs-186-the-chinese-market Related Episodes (Season 3–4, global luxury real estate markets): • Episode 124 – A Look at London with Knight Frank Insights into the London luxury market, neighborhood performance, and high-end investment trends in the UK capital. Episode page: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/14451165-boroughs-burbs-124-a-look-at-london-with-knight-frank Boroughs and Burbs+3Boroughs and Burbs+3Boroughs and Burbs+3Wikipedia • Episode 111 – Navigating the French Riviera An in-depth exploration of Côte d’Azur luxury markets, high‑end estates, and international investor dynamics. Episode page: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/13882886-boroughs-burbs-111-navigating-the-french-riviera Boroughs and Burbs • Episode 162 – Back in Sydney, Australia Market update on Sydney’s luxury real estate from local expert Dominic Longcroft—covering foreign investment and high-end development. Episode page: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16126597-boroughs-burbs-162-back-in-sydney-australia Boroughs and Burbs+3Boroughs and Burbs+3Boroughs and Burbs+3 • Episode 182 – Sustainable Living in Phoenix Examines eco-conscious luxury development and its impact on residential preferences and property investment. Episode page: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16939109-boroughs-burbs-182-sustainable-living-in-phoenix Boroughs and Burbs • Episode 168 – Vermont Real Estate Discusses second‑home and luxury property markets in Vermont, emphasizing outdoor lifestyle amenities and design value. Episode page: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16448835-boroughs-burbs-168-vermont-real-estate Boroughs and Burbs+3Boroughs and Burbs+3Boroughs and Burbs+3 SEO Keywords: Chinese real estate investment, Chinese buyers U.S. luxury, Julia Jiang Hawkins, Charles Hawkins Elliman, cross-border real estate trends, international buyer podcast, global luxury market insights #johnengel #realestate #boroughsandburbs #luxuryrealestate #internationalbuyers #investmentstrategies #housingmarket #realestatemarket #realestateinsights #podcast #losangelesrealestate #douglaselliman #ChineseMarket #JuliaJiangHawkins #CharlesHawkins #globalrealestate #2025trends

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