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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 $331, it means the real prices are dropping. I believe the same thing happens in Edmonton. # ?& V. p: y% [' V8 b/ O# w1 E( w! {* }# R2 O$ H+ U- R# b: q http://www.bobtruman.com/7_Day_Stats/page_1770845.html 6 \' ^( v+ ^% h. ]0 x' @4 J% o# @1 x3 w( ^2 T
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.