Buying U.S. Real Estate: The Proven and Reliable Guide for Canadians

Whether you are looking to purchase a vacation home or an investment property in the United States, or already own a property in the US, you are part of a growing trend as Canadians continue to buy US real estate at a record pace. But as the US economy shifts gears and laws change around purchasing and owning US property, you need to have the most current information at your fingertips. Buying US Real Estate: The Proven and Reliable Guide for Canadians is written by real estate and legal experts who address the many cross-border issues and requirements, such as:

• understanding your finance options
• learning what you need to know about US tax law
• ascertaining what type of ownership best meets your requirements
• putting an estate plan into place

Every Canadian buyer needs to ensure they do not put themselves at financial or legal risk. Buying US Real Estate deals with the most pressing topics for Canadian buyers and can help them save money and time by preparing thoroughly for the purchase process.

"Every now and then a book comes along that fundamentally changes the game. This book draws upon real science and substance to permanently elevate the way people and place come together."
-- Dr. Paul Stoltz, visiting professor, Harvard Business School

"Buying US Real Estate is a must-read for any boomer who wants to spend the next 30 years fulfilling dreams, leaving a legacy, and living a purposeful life."
-- Dr. Sherry Cooper, chief economist, BMO Capital Markets and best-selling author of The New Retirement

"The book's thesis is that the older people get, the more likely they will buy a home-away-from-home. The spoils will go to those who act in the next two years."
-- Jonathan Chevreau, editor of MoneySense Magazine and author of Findependence Day