To get pre-approved for a mortgage, do I just have to be really nice to the broker? Not quite, but you’re in the right place for answers to all of your Canadian real estate questions.

Even though you’re probably aware that posting selfies with the house you want to buy and tallying up “likes” has nothing to do with mortgage pre-approval, but you likely have lots of questions about mortgages, buying and selling a home. Between budgets, timing the sale and how to actually get the place sold, to finding the best investment opportunities and navigating a fast-paced market, Canadian real estate can be overwhelming, and sometimes there are more questions than answers.

How Much do People Really Know About Canadian Real Estate?

RE/MAX Canada hit the streets in a new video series, to find out just how much (or how little) the average person knows about Canadian real estate, and to offer some answers.

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They say knowledge is as good as money in the bank. No, it won’t help with your mortgage pre-approval, but it could help you get a better mortgage rate and terms, which is the next best thing! Here are some helpful resources for homebuyers and sellers:

RE/MAX – Your Unfair Advantage

It’s like having a personal trainer in real estate. Think of RE/MAX as a gym, filled with personal real estate trainers (agents) to whip you into market-ready shape. We may not be able to give you the unfair advantage of a fast metabolism, but we can offer you an unfair advantage in real estate.