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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 $331, it means the real prices are dropping. I believe the same thing happens in Edmonton.( } K$ R0 f. \4 P& C! f# _
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4 N3 z; V! ^8 i, ^4 _+ `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.