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    Today BMO Hosts Media Panel on the State of Cottage Country in Ontario

    TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 23, 2011) - With the official start of summer upon us, dreams of cottage ownership are renewed in the minds of many Ontarians. But with 13 main cottage markets in Ontario to choose from, buyers are faced with a number of variables, including the ideal lifestyle, location plus the property's price and value.

    BMO and Royal LePage will provide an outlook on the factors affecting the recreational property market in Ontario, including Canada's aging population and how to navigate tax and succession issues.

    Panellists will discuss the following topics:

    • Economic trends, including inventory and average prices
    • Trends in buyer expectation, including intended use and in-demand features
    • What prospective buyers should know about planning and managing the financial aspects of cottage life
    • The tax implications of owning a second property and how to plan for succession
    • Additional insights and commentary
    What: BMO Bank of Montreal and Royal LePage Discuss the State of Cottage Country in Ontario
       
    Who: Rick Crouch, Broker with Royal LePage and Former President of Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board
      Cameron Mitchell, Mortgage Specialist and Recreational Property Expert, BMO Bank of Montreal
      James Wong, Director, Succession Planning, BMO Harris Private Banking
       
    When: Thursday, June 23, 2011, at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
       
       
    Media Dial-in: Toll free 1-866-696-5910 or 416-641-2144
    Passcode: 8154332
     
    For further information:
    To confirm your attendance or if you have any questions,
    please contact:
    Rachael McKay
    (416) 867-3996
    rachael.mckay@bmo.com