Number of Canadians Considering US Move Rebound
Summary
The number of Canadians interested in buying homes in the United States has increased in early 2026 after a drop during President Donald Trump’s tariff policies in 2025. Canadians remain the largest group of international homebuyers in the U.S., especially in states like Florida and Arizona.Key Facts
- In the first quarter of 2026, Canadians made up 37.8% of all international online home shopping traffic in the U.S.
- This is higher than 34.8% in the first quarter of 2025 but lower than 41.8% in the first quarter of 2024.
- Canadian interest in U.S. homes is growing but hasn’t fully returned to past levels.
- President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and a weak Canadian dollar have affected Canadians’ home buying power in the U.S.
- Other international buyers include Mexico (6.4%), the UK (5.9%), Germany (3.9%), and Australia (3%).
- Canadian buyers favor U.S. Sunbelt and Southwest areas, with Cape Coral, Florida, as the top destination (71% of its international demand from Canadians).
- Other popular cities include Naples and North Port in Florida, Phoenix in Arizona, Tampa in Florida, and Riverside in California.
- Some U.S. markets like Chicago and Atlanta saw a decline in Canadian interest compared to previous years.
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