Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard for AI models to securely connect to external data and tools. Houski's MCP integration lets AI models query Canadian property data directly.
Via MCP, AI models access all Houski API endpoints through natural language.
That one address is the whole integration. It serves the streamable Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) transport, and it negotiates whichever revision of the protocol your client asks for, from the original 2024-11-05 revision through the current 2026-07-28 one.
Clients on the 2026-07-28 revision are served without sessions, so each request stands on its own and nothing has to be kept alive between calls. Clients on earlier revisions keep the connection handshake they expect. There is nothing to configure either way.
Houski's MCP server works with any MCP client. Popular options:
| Client | Description | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Desktop | Anthropic's desktop app with built-in MCP support | General users, analysts, researchers |
| Claude web interface | Anthropic's web app with MCP support | Cross-platform, browser-based workflows |
| Claude messages API | Programmatic access via Anthropic's API with MCP tools | Developers, custom applications |
| Cursor | AI code editor with MCP integration | Developers, data analysts, technical users |
| Custom MCP clients | Build your own via the open standard | Enterprise integrations, specialized workflows |
Ask natural language questions and the AI uses the Houski API to answer:
Construction planning:
"Where in Calgary would be an optimal location to build a new hospital?"
Urban planning insights:
"Where in Calgary would be optimal to build a new hospital based on population density, income levels, and transit access?"
Climate risk analysis:
"Show me properties in Vancouver with high flood risk scores but low earthquake risk - I need this for insurance underwriting"
Investment arbitrage:
"Find undervalued properties in Toronto where the list price is 20% below the AI estimated value and they have permits for secondary suites"
Gentrification tracking:
"Which neighborhoods in Montreal have seen the biggest increase in renovation permits and new construction in the last 2 years?"
Lifestyle matching:
"I'm a 28-year-old software engineer who bikes to work. Find condos under $600k in areas with high education levels, good internet scores, and strong bike infrastructure"
Market timing strategy:
"Show me properties that have had multiple price decreases in the last 6 months and are now priced below their 2023 assessment values"
The MCP server mirrors the full Houski API. Your AI can call any tool via natural language.
| Tool name | Description | Use cases |
|---|---|---|
| properties_endpoint | Retrieve detailed property data with filtering, sorting, and expansion options | Market analysis, property research, investment screening |
| aggregate_endpoint | Get statistical aggregations (median, mean, percentiles) for market analysis | Market comparisons, pricing analysis, demographic insights |
| avm_endpoint | Get automated property valuations with comparable properties ($5.00 per request) | Investment evaluation, mortgage lending, insurance assessment |
| geocoding_endpoint | Find properties around specific coordinates with radius-based search | Location-based searches, proximity analysis, CMA reports |
| location_endpoint | Retrieve hierarchical geographic data (countries, provinces, cities, communities) | Market research, location discovery, geographic analysis |
| map_endpoint | Generate map visualization data including pins, clusters, and heatmaps | Spatial analysis, market visualization, trend mapping |
| predict_endpoint | Generate historical and future property value estimates | Trend analysis, forecasting, historical research |
| search_endpoint | Search for properties using fuzzy address matching | Property identification, address lookup, unit searches |
| auth_endpoint | Validate API key authentication (does not bill per call) | Setup verification, troubleshooting, key validation |
| field_list | List all available property data fields (does not bill per call) | Data discovery, understanding available fields |
| field_detail | Get detailed information about specific fields (does not bill per call) | Field documentation, data types, filtering options |
| search_api_documentation | Access Houski API documentation pages (does not bill per call) | Documentation lookup, learning, troubleshooting |
MCP tool calls use standard API pricing. Each call is an API request, billed by data returned.
See our pricing page for detailed cost information.
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