A poll reveals 37% of Canadians lack knowledge about buying US real estate, with 29% finding it too complex or costly and 27% overwhelmed by tax issues. Cross-border transactions involve navigating US and Canadian tax laws, including a 15% IRS withholding tax on sales. Financing challenges exist, but cross-border mortgage programs help. Despite cooling interest due to political tensions, 11% still seek US property mainly for quality of life and retirement.