Property values rising up in town

Judging from some early numbers, property values in High River are continuing their upward swing.

Overall property values are up nearly four per cent from last year, thanks in large part to a roughly eight per cent surge in the value of non-residential units. according to a Town organized assessment update presented to Council on Monday.

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Edmonton’s housing market shows strength for 2013

EDMONTON – Edmonton housing prices continued to climb steadily during 2012, with the average of all homes at $333,140 in December — a jump of 5.4 per cent over the same period last year, the Realtors Association reported Thursday.

Single family homes did even better, ending the year with an average selling price of $391,427, up 6.8 per cent over last year. However, condominium prices were down slightly, by less than one per cent for 2012, with the average selling price $225,143.

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