As you may know, FIRPTA may apply when you decide to sell your US property. There are certain criteria’s that need to be met when dealing with FIRPTA (Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act). Both links below are very helpful.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=129631,00.html
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=120219,00.html
The below guide is courtesy of a local Title Company and will provide you the information you need regarding FIRPTA, it will guide you through the entire escrow process when you are buying a property.
Please contact Marty or Ellen and we will arrange to have the PDF file emailed to you.