The average price increase doesn't mean real increase sometimes. , Z9 U0 a& x4 { , W$ \+ r; F+ ~; X# Z: w: Z% H6 OThe 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.( U* @& g4 U2 l' L% \9 S* k2 V* i
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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.