The average price increase doesn't mean real increase sometimes.6 A0 G' A( v; l' u2 ^& h6 B5 q, ~
: k# N% h- n# r$ x: j9 Z5 `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.( t3 v# R) Q) h2 O
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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.