Canadians Taking Title to Property in Arizona

WELCOME CANADIANS!

During the past two years, we have seen a lot of Canadians buying "2nd homes", in Lake Havasu City. Arizona has become an ideal place to purchase, due to the number of bank foreclosures and short sales, and with real estate prices dramatically lower than past years.  Now is the time to invest, when the currency exchange is currently very beneficial for you to invest here in the states!

If you would like "sunshine" almost 365 days a year, very comfortable winter temperatures,and low humidity, Lake Havasu is a lovely place to enjoy during the winter months, We are so lucky to overlook a beautiful lake, which also connects to the Colorado River with over 80 miles of boating and recreational pleasure. The desert opens up other opportunites for 4-wheeling, sand-rail rigs, dirt bikes, hiking, horseback riding, camping, and exploring.  Where else can you get spoiled like we are, living in such a lovely place all year long, and invest in a nice vacation home for most often, less than $170,000? 

I'm sure this information will prove helpful to you.  If you have any further questions, just give me a call, and I will provide you with contact numbers to some of our local "Title and Escrow" companies.

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TAKING TITLE TO REAL ESTATE IN THE U.S. vs CANADA 

Canada

JOINT TENANTS:
Joint Tenancy means that, should a purchaser become deceased, the remaining purchaser(s) on title will inherit the deceased's interest in the property. Where one of the "joint tenants" dies, the surviving joint tenant(s) automatically becomes the owner(s) of the property no matter what a will might state. This is the manner of holding title most commonly used by spouses.

TENANTS IN COMMON:
Tenancy in Common means that should a purchaser become deceased, that deceased person's interest in the real estate will be transferred according to that person's will or, if no will exists, according to the Law of Ontario (if the real estate is in Ontario).

IN TRUST:
A trust situation should be discussed with a lawyer. It generally signifies that the person who is registered on title in the Ontario Land Registry Office is not the true, or beneficial, owner.

e.g. 'JOHN SMITH, IN TRUST"

It does not usually indicate (but it can) on the face of the document who is, in fact, the real owner (the beneficial owner).

PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT:
If more than one person will be shown on title as owner and, if only one person is providing all (or a substantial portion) of the funds needed for the purchase, you may wish to consider entering into a special partnership agreement to avoid any future misunderstanding with respect to distribution of proceeds upon a resale of the property. Should you wish such an agreement to be prepared for signature when you sign final closing documents, please inform this office. Our fee for such a typical agreement is $50.00. One of the features of such an agreement is to return to each purchaser whatever cash was originally contributed by each purchaser at the time of completing the transaction as well as any additional contributions made to improving the property during the period of ownership (such as, new roof, finishing basement, remodelling kitchen, new floorings, addition to house, etc.). Other features of the agreement deal with distribution of the balance of proceeds once the property is eventually resold and what happens if one partner wishes to sell and the other partner does not.

TAKING TITLE TO PROPERTY IN ARIZONA

COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP: Community property with right of survivorship is a method of ownership by husband and wife that vests title in the surviving spouse upon the death of one of the spouses.

COMMUNITY PROPERTY: Arizona is a community property state. There is a statuary presumption that all property acquired by husband and wife is community property. Community property is a method of co-ownership for married persons only. Upon death of one of the spouses, the deceased spouse’s interest will pass by either a will or interstate succession.

SOLE AND SEPARATE: Real Property owned by a spouse before marriage or any acquired after marriage by gift, devise, decent or specific intent. If a married person acquires title as sole and separate property, the spouse must execute either a disclaimer deed or a quit claim deed.

JOIN TENANCY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP: An undivided interest in property, taken by two or more join tenants. Tie interest must be equal; occurring under the same conveyance, and beginning at the same time. Upon death of a join tenant, the interest passes to the surviving joint tenant or tenants, rather than to the heirs of the deceased. If a married couple acquires title as joint tenants with right of survivorship, they must specifically accept the join tenancy to avoid the presumption of community property.

TENANCY IN COMMON: A method of co-ownership where parties do not have survivorship rights and each owns a specific undivided interest in the entire title.CORPORATION: Any group of people "incorporating" by following certain statutory procedures may take title to real property in the name of the corporation.

GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: Title may be taken in the name of a general partnership duly formed under the laws of the state of the formation of the partnership. A partnership is defined as a voluntary association of two or more persons as co-owners in a business for profit.

LIMITED PARTNERSHIP: A partnership formed by tow or more persons under the laws of Arizona or another state and having one or more general partners and one or more limited partners. A certificate of limited partnership must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State , a certified copy of which must be recorded.

Coming to the states? 

Here are some helpfull tips if you are Canadian any you are considering traveling to the states to purchase real estate or a vacation home.

 Medication – Don’t for get to leave home without them.  Medication with codeine requires a prescription, ask your doctor for a letter so that you can present to a US doctor as to why you need this medication.

 Hockey Night in Canada- if you want to watch it you will need a Canadian satellite receiver.  Check with Star Choice before you leave.

 Gambling Winnings -Win or lose, keep a diary of dates, locations, games played and outcomes. Your winnings will be taxed but you can claim a refund by proving offsetting losses.

 Passports-Make sure your passport, driver’s license or vehicle registration does not expire while you are in the states.

 Travelling with a pet -You'll need a health certificate from a vet and a letter confirming your pet is from a rabies-free zone or, for a dog, proof of a rabies shot at least 30 days earlier. Don't even try crossing with an exotic pet.

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