Mandeep Bhathal Remax Realty Specialists Inc

Here are the things to do with your kids in Brampton.

1. Laser Quest; this fast paced game is great for everyone between the ages of 5 to 85. It is a combination of tag and hide and seek played in a large arena with special lighting, fog and music. www.laserquest.com

2. Formula Kartways; The place to race. This is the thrill of racing with the safety of a controlled track. www.formulakartways.com

3. Wild Water Kingdom; Canada's Largest waterpark. Its 100 acres of water splashing fun and the Brampton location is also home to the only double tipping attraction in the world... 800 gallons of water splashing down. www.wildwaterkingdom.com

4. Horseback Riding; Always wanted to ride a horse? Well nows your chance. www.clairevilleranch.com

1. All outside doors in your home should have deadbolt locks.

2. When away at night, leave a light burning.

3. Never automatically open your front door. Make sure you know your caller's identity before admitting him.

4. It is advisable to have a wide angle viewer (peep-hole) in the door so that you can check a person's identity without unlocking your door.

5. Do not leave a key over a door or under a mat.

6. When leaving on a trip:

a. Stop all deliveries.

b. Connect a light to a timer.

c. Have a neighbour check your home periodically.

d. Have someone maintain your lawn.

7. Be a concerned neighbour. If you see a suspicious person, car or situation, contact the police.

April is Spring Clean Up Month and the Brampton Clean Up commitee has arranged for many Spring Clean Up 2011 Events. This year they want everybody to go green and do something good for the environment. They want you to help keep Brampton a green place to live, work and play!

For more information on the events and timings go here.

To register for a group, family or individual anytime within the month of April go here.

Remember to Go Green!

This year in Brampton Downey's Farm market will be hosting the 10th annual Easterfest. It is 3 days of Easter fun! April 22, 23, 24.

Entertainment:

Abracadabra Magic Show - 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30

Puppet Show - 10:30, 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30

Easter Egg scramble - 11:00, 1:00, 3:00 and 4:15

Face painting and Egg decorating - 10:00 to 5:00

The admission is $11/ person

For more Information go here

Mid April Sales and Average Price

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,444 sales during the first two weeks of April 2011 - a three per cent decrease compared to the first two weeks of April 2010. The number of new listings was down by 21 per cent compared to the same period last year.

"The number of homes listed for sale so far in 2011 has been below expectations. Market conditions have tightened, resulting in increased competition between home buyers and accelerating rates of average price growth," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis. "The strong rate of price growth reported for the first two weeks of April should entice more households to list their homes for sale. This would result in more balanced market conditions and more moderate rates of price growth," continued Mercer.