Buying U.S. Real Estate - by Richard Dolan & Don R Campbell & David Franklin (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The thought of buying property in the United States has been on your mind. Perhaps family members or friends already own real estate in the Sunbelt and you've enjoyed the occasional visit. You sense the market isn't as frenzied as it once was but there is still very good value to be found. Whether you are looking for a vacation home or an investment property, you are certainly not alone.

Canadians continue to buy U.S. real estate at a record pace. But as the economy and laws change around ownership of U.S. property, Canadians need to have the most current information possible at their fingertips. Buying U.S. Real Estate: The Proven and Reliable Guide for Canadians is written by experts who own U.S. property and addresses the many cross-border issues and requirements, such as:

• How to begin your search and find relevant data
• Finding the experts you need on your side
• Knowing that a property meets your lifestyle needs and wants
• Knowing all of your finance options
• How to proceed with renovations or upgrades
• What you need to know about U.S. tax laws
• What type of ownership is best aligned with your strategy
• How to create an estate plan

For Canadians generally, and boomers especially, the right property in the right destination point is integral to their life-rich philosophy. Buying U.S. Real Estate: The Proven and Reliable Guide for Canadians puts all of the pieces of the puzzle together and is an essential guide to reaching one's ultimate destination.

From the Back Cover

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

About the Author

Richard Dolan (Toronto) is the CEO and Senior Analyst of the U.S. Property Shop, a U.S. real estate capital advisory and research company based in Toronto.?Dolan has co-designed two certification programs, Certified Wealth Management & Marketing and Selling Wealth Management Services, which are offered at the Schulich School of Business, York University.

Don R. Campbell (Vancouver) is a Founding Partner of the Real Estate Investment Network(tm).?He is a leader in providing Canada's most current real estate investment education programs and economic research materials, and is the author of the best-selling Real Estate Investing in Canada 2.0 and co-author of 97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors; Real Estate Joint Ventures; and Secrets of the Canadian Real Estate Cycle.

David Franklin (Toronto) is counsel to The US Property Shop and an expert on Canadian and US real estate.