The U.S. dollar’s devaluation in late 2007 to historic lows against the euro, the Canadian dollar and other currencies - and the downturn in residential sales - have made the U.S. housing market much more attractive to international relocation buyers.

A favorable exchange rate vis-à-vis a softer U.S. dollar also extends to savings in construction costs and energy prices, the purchase of home furnishings, landscaping, amenities like tennis courts and consumer goods of all types.

Up-to-date exchange rates are available at:

XE.com

Oanda.com

Gocurrency.com