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The average house price in Calagary has gone up by $10,000 since June 1, 2007. But the average price per square foot has changed from $333 to $331, it means the real prices are dropping. I believe the same thing happens in Edmonton. $ Z0 `0 l( S* Z6 J, C' S2 m/ V% ]- ]8 E/ K0 ~ http://www.bobtruman.com/7_Day_Stats/page_1770845.html- m1 D* ^4 C5 o2 N: g7 v
0 f4 N: x, a5 P- [The average figure doesn't tell you the whole picture of the market. Do your own research to determine the market is going up or down.