Media AdvisoryInside Perspective: The St. John's Real Estate MarketLocal Expert Joins BMO Real Estate Panel to Explore Implications for the Home Buyer
ST. JOHN'S, September 8, 2009 – The real estate market in St. John's has remained relatively healthy with prices continuing to climb in 2009, albeit at a slower pace than last year.-jumping event, the Spruce Meadows “Masters” Tournament.
A panel of local industry experts will discuss recent housing trends and provide insight into real estate market forecasts by answering top-of-mind questions including:
    - What trends are appearing in the market?
 
    - Where are interest rates headed?
 
    - What should first-time homebuyers consider?
 
    - Is now the right time to buy?
 
    - What legal considerations are involved?
 
    
        
            | What: | 
            
             BMO Bank of Montreal Real Estate Panel Discusses the St. John's Real Estate Market 
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            | Who: | 
            
            
                - Sal Guatieri, Senior Economist, BMO Bank of Montreal
 
                - Tim Crosbie, Broker & Owner, Coldwell Banker Pro Co
 
                - Heather Ralph, Mortgage Specialist, BMO Bank of Montreal
 
             
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            | When: | 
            Thursday, September 10, at 11 a.m.. | 
        
        
            | Where: | 
            BMO Bank of Montreal  
            238 Water Street, 2nd floor  
            St. John's | 
        
    
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