Canadian Snowbirds Sell U.S. Homes Amid Rising Tensions

A significant number of Canadian snowbirds are selling their vacation homes in U.S. states like Florida and Arizona, driven largely by deteriorating political relations between Canada and the United States under President Donald Trump’s second term. Real estate agents report a noticeable increase in Canadian sellers, which is contributing to softened property prices in these popular warm-weather destinations. This shift is attributed to Trump administration policies, such as new trade tariffs and stricter border entry rules, as well as rhetoric that has offended Canadian national pride, including suggestions that Canada should become a U.S. state and derogatory comments about former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In response, many Canadians are boycotting U.S. goods and canceling travel plans, with statistics showing a sharp drop in both air and car travel from Canada to the U.S. The trend is prompting some Canadians to look toward alternative vacation destinations abroad, signaling a broader shift in international real estate preferences.