Rates stimulating market Lower interest rates are stimulating the real estate market Dave Morrell president of the Brampton Real Estate Board reports that sales in March show an increase of over the month of February and an increase of 74 over March of 1990 Hie sales for March in dicated that most activity has been In the low to moderate price ranges Mr MorreU however also advised that there are as of the end of March only fewer listings on the MLS com puter system compared to the end of February Sales of units represented a dollar volume of an increase of over the month of February Hie reduction of prices over the past year and the more recent reduction of interest rates have made more homes available at a price and payment schedule that are attractive to first time home buyers Mr is hopeful that in terest rates will continue the downward trend and that activity Negating aggressive behavior in children Aggressive acts should not be allowed between children Establish a firm rule of no hit ting If your child is angry in before he hurts someone and let him cool down away from the scene Help him to verbalize anger in a calm but assertive way Teach him to ask for what he wants rather than take it will increase to include more sales in the mid to higher priced range President Morrell sees the up turn in the market to be a healthy sign a positive movement of the real estate market usually heralds that the end of a reces sionary period is coming The Brampton Real Estate Board services the areas of Brampton Georgetown Bolton Caledcn and surrounding areas Choosing carpet First impressions may tell you thai purchasing carpet can be as con fusing as buying a home There are so many elements to consider and natu rally you want to find the one that best suits and lifestyle while at the same time getting the best value in terms of price and quality The first issue to be resolved is the amount you can afford to spend In addition to the price of carpet there are other things to be 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