This is just a sample of what you'll find in this 10 step Canadian Buyer's Guide!

• Step 1- Work with a qualified TEAM of professionals including: Professional Realtor who specializes in helping Canadians, CPA/Tax Professionals (we have referrals for you), Insurance, Lenders, home inspectors and Title Companies.  If you are working with a qualified Realtor, they should have everyone in place for you!  Ask for references
• Step 2- How do I take Title?  Whose name should I put it in?  Should I use my company to buy it?  Be Careful and Talk to a Qualified Tax Professional.  It may benefit you to create an LLC (Limited Liability Corporation, Revocable trust or through personal funds.  Because Canadian and U.S. definitions and rules are different, what is good in Canada may not apply in the US and vice versa.    **You may end up paying double tax as a Canadian company because they will have to file an IRS 1120-F form for Taxation of a Foreign Company.   In addition, newly formed Single Purpose Canadian Corporations may not own real estate.  You also may want to consider using your Simple Trust or Revocable Trust if you are buying a home over $750,000.   There are pros and cons on each type of corporation, LLC, Partnerships, etc.  For more detailed information, contact a qualified Real Estate and/or Tax Professional.
• Step 3- What is FIRPTA? Withholding of Tax on Dispositions of United States Real Property Interests
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The disposition of a U.S. real property interest by a foreign person (the transferor) is subject to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA) income tax withholding. FIRPTA authorized the United States to tax foreign persons on dispositions of U.S. real property interests.

• Step 4- What Exceptions are there?  See http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=102254,00.html

	Rent | Buy Step 1 (Choose as many as you want) DC Ranch / Silverleaf Grayhawk Troon / Troon North McDowell Mountain Ranch Legend Trail Desert Mountain Pinnacle Peak All North Scottsdale Whisper Rock / Mirabel / Estancia / Desert Highlands   Other   Step 2 - Type Single Family Home Condo/ Town house Land Step 3 - Minimum Bedrooms 2 3 4 5 6 Step 4 - Minimum Baths 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 5 Step 5 - Minimum Square Feet --Select-- 1500 1750 2000 2250 2500 2750 3000 3250 3500 3750 4000 4250 4500 4750 5000 5000+ sq.ft. New Build also Step 6 - Year Built - Minimum --Select-- 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Step 7 - Investment range --Select-- 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 900,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,500,000 1,750,000 2,000,000 2,250,000 2,500,000 2,750,000 3,000,000 3,000,000+ to --Select-- 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 900,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,500,000 1,750,000 2,000,000 2,250,000 2,500,000 2,750,000 3,000,000 3,000,000+ Step 8 - Level 1 Level 2 Level Either Step 9 - Pool Yes No Either Step 10 - Time Frame Next 30 days 30 - 60 days 60 - 120 days 120 days + Email to send properties ** Phone ** First Name ** Additional Information Last Name ** (Safe, Secure, Never shared!)