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4 - "WEEKEND STAR" a - ~~ t= FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2001 Local real estate market off to good start early in 2000 The Durham Region Real Estate Board has announced that the new year started briskly with 382 resale homes selling in Durham Region in January, up 4.9 per cent from 364 sales in December of last year, and also up 18.3 per cent from 323 sales in January of 2000. "The increase levels of inventory together with lowering interest rates could have interested home buyers making decisions early in the new year," said Durham Region Real Estate Board President, Brett Puckrin Active listings on the Multiple Listing System were up 17 per cent to 1,513 from 1,291 in December and up 18 per cent from 1,278 active listings reported in January 2000. The other good news for consumers is that the average price of a home: in Durham Region has increased 1.02 per cent to $179,758 from $177,849 in . December and a further 4.8 per cent from $171,455 recorded in January 2000. "It's all good news," said Mr. Puckrin. "We anticipate a strong spring market, especially if interest rates are reduced again in the near future." Homes sold in Durham Region were on the market for an average of 45 days and sold on an average of 97 per cent, list to sale prices ratio. Durham Region is the fastest selling market in the GTA. Further housing statistics in Durham Region are available on the Durham Region Real Estate Board web site at www.durhamrealestate.org: OUR ENTIRE STO! NOTIONS LL THREADS. TRIM ARCTIC FLEECE 60% OFF Nevo kd OUR ENTIRE STOCK ALL PRINTS & PLAINS N[OAVY) 'Equiscapes' opens at gallery Bf 4 & & a JEFF MITCHELL/WEEKEND STAR Equiscapes, a display of paintings by Port Perry artist and equestrian Kelly Plitz, opened last Saturday at the Kent Farndale Gallery, which is located in the public library on Water St. The show will be on display at the gallery until Feb. 22. SYANRVIRID AN GUAM ID RUIN ID Yin FEBRUARY 10-11 ONLY HOME DEC & DRAPERY 25% OFF WANTON HO LION REY Vid Philp Pontiac Buick Congratulates a True Performer MARILYN BEACOCK-WHITE 11 consecutive years of Achievement in GENERAL MOTORS PRESTIGIOUS SALES MARKETING Gui For the past 14 years, Marilyn has been a familiar sight at Philp Pontiac Buick in the Sales Department as well as, initially, a service writer in the Parts & Service Division. Her customers say it best, as the following tributes state: "I could not imagine buying a car from anyone else but Marilyn. She is very thorough. I love my Buick - Marilyn helped me pick a beautiful car. Thanks Marilyn." Marlene Moore, Port Perry "Marilyn Beacock-White (Salesperson) goes above and beyond any salesperson that I have dealt with since I was 16 years old. I am very happy with the style and performance. This is my 2nd Grand-Am. I have always owned a GM product from full size to mid size and this it the best model yet!" Garry Collins, View Lake Experience first hand, Marilyn's enthusiasm, integrity and exceptional product knowledge with a visit to: PE IEE PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 985-8474 Visit our website: www.philppontiac.gmcanada.com