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U.S. Opportunity Knocking?

U.S. real estate prices continue to fall and the Canadian dollar continues to rise. With the Bank of Canada and the Fed expected to keep rates low, at least until mid-2010, is now a good time for Canadians to invest in U.S. housing? BNN speaks to Terry Ritchie, certified financial planner, Transition Financial Advisors, for a look at the opportunities and pitfalls of Canadians buying U.S. residential real estate.


Watch the video here:  http://watch.bnn.ca/#clip225411



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