But mortgage rates are notoriously difficult to forecast, because they are impacted by things like geopolitics, commodity prices, global trends, exchange rates, US politics, the stock market etc - all those factors into what buyers of mortgage-backed securities think (and feel)Frankly, rates are what they are.

The rally is driven by expectations of Fed rate cuts, falling real yields, and global demand for safe-haven assets amid trade and fiscal instability.Slower employment growth and the BLS revisions solidify the case for a September rate cut.

I would second@Milton Chamberlain's recommendation on contacting a cpa in Canada to guide you on what needs to be done from the Canadian side.

I'm a fellow Canadian who's been living and investing in Central Florida for about 6 years now.  

It's not uncommon to see Canadians investing in American real estate, but not so much the other way around.I'd give you two pieces of advice:- Know when to pull back and think like an investor.

One day I hope to globally, helping disaster victims and those in need.  

I'm a Canadian but moved to Florida in 2018 on an E2 Visa to invest in real estate full time. 

No place exists on fishing alone until you get WAYyyyy north, were talking Canadian border and even then they struggle vs the actual Canadian offerings.

I sold my two rental properties recently so was looking to re-invest the proceeds as a large down payment in a Canadian property.

My goal is to build a sustainable, long term investment strategy that aligns with both lifestyle and financial growth.As someone new to the game, I’m currently exploring:- Buy-and-hold vs. short-term rental strategies- What works best for foreign investors in Cape Town- Legal, tax, and management considerations for non-residents- How to build a portfolio that supports remote work and global mobilityI’d love to hear from anyone with experience investing in South Africa especially in the Helderberg region or Gordon’s Bay.