Canadians are South Florida's largest international buyer group. No FIRPTA barrier at sale. No language barrier. A USD real estate market right next door, and a winter that makes the move self-explanatory.
The complete guide for Canadian buyers purchasing property in South Florida. No FIRPTA barrier, favorable exchange rate, the US-Canada tax treaty, snowbird immigration rules, and the best Broward neighborhoods for Canadian buyers.
The Canada-to-Florida relationship is the deepest in international real estate. Canadians have been purchasing South Florida property since the 1970s, and the community infrastructure, Canadian-owned businesses, Canadian professional networks, Canadian social clubs, is fully embedded in Broward and Palm Beach County. The primary driver is simple: Canada's winter and Florida's winter are completely incompatible with the same outdoor lifestyle. Toronto averages –10°C in January. Fort Lauderdale averages 24°C. The same month that traps Canadians indoors produces boating, golf, beach dining, and...