Unreal Estate

Calgary's booming real estate market has just skyrocketed again, so the cost of the average single dwelling home is now $363,000. That's about a $80,000 increase since this time last year.

Got $250,000? Here is what $250,000 will buy you across the country, according to Calgary Sun researchers:


Calgary: Slim pickin's these days. Try a condo or a townhouse.

Vancouver: West Van - a cardboard box.
East Van - possibly something "very tiny."

Saskatoon: Good news - a brand new home with all the amenities, even a pool.

Winnipeg: Wide range of affordable choices in the 5- to 15-year old range.

Toronto: Can't print in a family newspaper -- just "bare bones".

Charlottetown: Luck out! 2,500 sq. ft. two-storey on waterfront property, hardwood floors and more -- in a nice neighborhood.