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Canadian Homebuyer Interest Plummets Amid U.S. Tariffs

9/17/2025

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Canadian interest in U.S. homes has dropped since February 2025, following Trump's tariff announcements.
This decline impacts 46 of the 50 largest U.S. markets, with West Palm Beach, Florida, seeing a 26.6% decrease.
Tampa and Orlando also experienced declines of 23.1% and 23%, respectively.
Rising costs, including insurance and property taxes, and a weak Canadian dollar contribute to this trend.
Tariffs have raised housing costs, with new home prices estimated to increase by $30,000.

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Story summary

Canadian interest in U.S. homes has dropped since February 2025, following Trump's tariff announcements.
This decline impacts 46 of the 50 largest U.S. markets, with West Palm Beach, Florida, seeing a 26.6% decrease.
Tampa and Orlando also experienced declines of 23.1% and 23%, respectively.
Rising costs, including insurance and property taxes, and a weak Canadian dollar contribute to this trend.
Tariffs have raised housing costs, with new home prices estimated to increase by $30,000.