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Property price rises in Canada begin to cool, latest data shows

by Ray Clancy on April 30, 2012

Residential property prices continue to increase at a moderate rate

Residential property prices are still increasing in Canada, but at a more moderate rate, according to the latest MLS Home Price Index.

It increased by 5.1% in March 2012 compared to the same month last year. The increase was on par with February’s gain, which was the smallest since last June. The monthly gain was 1.3%. [click to continue…]

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