2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA Brian Rushton Executive Vice-President Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA Major Cities in Canada Benchmark Pricing NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA BENCHMARK PRICING GREATER VANCOUVER, BC Single Family Detached 5 Years: 17.98% 3 Years: 5.97% 1 Year: 3.08% $930,500 Townhome $457,700 Apartment $371,500 NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA BENCHMARK PRICING CALGARY, AB Single Family Detached 5 Years: 17.79% 3 Years: 17.29% 1 Year: 8.24% $459,500 Townhome $307,000 Apartment $279,400 NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA BENCHMARK PRICING REGINA, SK Single Family Detached 5 Years: 26.49% 3 Years: 14.33% 1 Year: -2.01% $314,000 Townhome $258,800 Apartment $193,700 NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA BENCHMARK PRICING SASKATOON, SK Single Family Detached 5 Years: 15.84% 3 Years: 10.02% 1 Year: 3.51% $324,600 Townhome $261,900 Apartment $209,000 NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA BENCHMARK PRICING GREATER TORONTO, ON Single Family Detached 5 Years: 29.15% 3 Years: 16.14% 1 Year: 6.61% $558,900 Townhome $341,000 Apartment $302,900 NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA BENCHMARK PRICING OTTAWA, ON Single Family Detached 5 Years: 16.67% 3 Years: 5.05% 1 Year: -0.12% $322,700 Townhome $219,800 Apartment $255,200 NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA BENCHMARK PRICING GREATER MONTREAL, QC Single Family Detached 5 Years: 16.49% 3 Years: 6.35% 1 Year: 1.89% $310,500 Townhome $305,400 Apartment $247,000 NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA TOP 10 REASONS to invest in Canada real estate. NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA Financial Stability According to Moody’s Investors Services, it ranks Canada’s banking system as number one in the world for financial strength and safety. Canada banking system is also the world’s soundest in World Economic Forum. No Canadian bank or insurance company failed or required bailouts during the global financial crisis. NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA Distance to Asia and Europe Blessed with one of the world’s best natural deep-water harbours on both east and west coast, similar to United States, Canada has direct access to both Asian and European countries, and of course, the United States. NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA World recognition for being an entrepreneurial country Canada is the best country in the G-20 to do business, according to both Forbes and Bloomberg. *Forbes and Bloomberg NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA A unique and vibrant culture Canada is a melting pot of cultures from all over the world which when combined together, creates a unique and vibrant culture. No matter which country you are from, you can feel just like home. NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA Steady, and low mortgage rates According to CMHC, Canada mortgage rates will continue to remain low, by historical standards, as it only expects a slight rise in rates on an annual basis in 2014. NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA A strong growth record According to The World Bank, Canada led all G-7 countries in economic growth over the past decade (2003-2012). NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA Highly educated workforce Canada’s workforce is the most highly educated among members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, with half of its working-age population have a tertiary level education. NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA Competitive R & D Environment Canada’s R&D-intensive sectors in the G-7, with a cost advantage that is 10.7 per cent lower than that in the U.S. NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA Low Tax Rates: You get to keep more of what you make Canada’s overall marginal effective tax rate is by far the lowest in the G – 7 – about 17 percentage points lower than that of the United States. *KPMG NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA Great Place to invest, work and live. One of the world’s most multicultural with world-class universities, a universal health care system and clean and friendly cities in addition to having the second highest standard of living in the G–20, as measured by GDP per capita. *The World Bank NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15 2014 AREAA GLOBAL & LUXURY SUMMIT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA Thank You. For more information about Vancouver visit: c21canadapresents.com NEW YORK | THE WALDORF ASTORIA | APRIL 12-15