The average price increase doesn't mean real increase sometimes. ( x% |. r; J) A2 g0 k Y& d9 i9 s: o& v5 ^; \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. , P) C7 N5 K% K& T9 l/ ]8 u% u6 g# A, n8 l" N# ~ http://www.bobtruman.com/7_Day_Stats/page_1770845.html `. |' K2 M2 r& C9 ~ 7 H0 G1 I. f, G( i. x8 ZThe 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.