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Media AdvisoryThe Current and Future State of Canada's Real Estate Market: An Exclusive Inside Look from BMO and Industry Experts

TORONTO, April 13, 2009 – With Canada's real estate market slowing over the past year and mortgage rates near record lows — sellers and buyers are looking for answers on what moves they should be making.

Media are invited to discuss the real estate environment with an expert panel:

Is the market opening doors for first-time homebuyers?
Is now the right time to buy or will prices continue to fall?
What trends are appearing in the market?
Where is the housing market heading?

WHAT:
Bank of Montreal Real Estate Panel

WHO:
John Turner, Director, Mortgages, BMO (moderator)
Sal Guatieri, Senior Economist, BMO
Brad Lamb, Brad J. Lamb Realty Inc.
Donald Lawby, President and COO, Century 21 Canada
Phil Soper, President and COO, Brookfield Real Estate Services

WHEN:
Tuesday, April, 14, 2009 8:30a.m. – 10:30a.m. (light breakfast provided)

WHERE:
Victor, Hotel Le Germain, 30 Mercer Street
or media can dial-in at 866-212-4491

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