Any suggestions for books to read about any guide for buying house in Canada or on real estate in Canada ?

Thanks

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Irrational Exuberance by Robert Shiller

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Don’t read books. The fundamentals in real estate change so much due to new laws and lending policies.

Join real estate forums for your city of interest and discord chats.

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Don’t waste your time reading a book. There is no formula to it.

Just get a good real estate agent and she/ he will be able to help you navigate through the process.

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The bible

200K above asking is all you need to know.

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