Majority of Canadians With U.S. Homes Say They May Sell Within a Year: Survey
A new survey from Canadian real estate firm Royal LePage shows that more than half (54%) of Canadians who own residential property in the United States are considering selling within the next year and political concerns are a significant factor in those decisions.
That survey result has been widely shared online, including on social posts claiming Canadians are “rushing to sell Florida homes and leave Trump’s polarizing America for good.” However, no evidence from reputable outlets confirms the specific $60 billion Florida property figure or that Canadians are staging a mass exodus, despite the claim circulating on social media.
According to survey results published on RoyalLePage.ca, nearly two-thirds of respondents considering a sale point to concerns about the current political climate in the United States as a top reason. Others cite personal, financial or environmental considerations.
“The polarizing political climate in the United States is prompting many Canadians to reconsider how and where they spend their time and money,” Royal LePage President and CEO Phil Soper said in a statement about the survey.
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The trend suggests a shift in sentiment among Canadian owners of U.S. homes, though real estate professionals note that motivations vary significantly and that not all consider politics the primary driver.
Some Canadians planning to sell also say they might reinvest proceeds into the Canadian housing market, underscoring broader economic and lifestyle considerations.
While online posts tied the sell-off to tariff disputes or specific trade tensions, reporting from Royal LePage and news organizations does not match these specific claims, instead framing the shift as a broader sentiment trend.
What happens next…
Analysts and real estate watchers will be monitoring whether these intentions translate into actual sales next year and how cross-border property markets respond.
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