Have you tried renting your house on FF? The wife and I have discussed doing something like this.

We have considered it, but don't want to lose capital gains exclusion by renting and not being able to sell before the timer rings. Considering Homeexchange.com though. You can do direct exchanges or exchanges for points, and it is not considered a rental transaction. Gets around rental restrictions from local gov't or HOA and not a taxable event or start the clock for capital gain exclusion count down. Have heard that some home insurers in CA have had issues with it but it's like letting friends stay over. Some even include car use in the swap.

Was discussing this with a couple from Vancouver that we met up in Quebec. They are also considering putting their place up on Home Exchange. When we suggested looking at doing a swap, they politely told me there was no way they would step foot in the US. Can't say I blame them. I guess we could use points.

IP,
wondering how much of a hurdle the US location would be to success