up to a good year for the real estate business. Lafleur says that on the average, homes in the $60,000 — $100,000 range appreciated by about 15% last year. Homes in the $100,000 — $120,000 bracket are up 12%. And those in $120,000 — to $150,000 range have increased in value by about 10%. Given this information, says La- fleur, a predictable trend could develop. Faced with the potential for mortgage payments lower than existing rents, some long-term apartment dwellers will finally be able to afford a home. This will free up some apart- ment space, and the owners of the lower end homes who sell to the vacating apartment dwellers will be able to afford something a little bit better, And as the trend con- tinues, the owners of mid-range homes will sell, and may at long last be able to move into a new home. If it all comes together, Lafleur’s prediction of a banner construction year could be realized. — Tod Strachan Visions of spring, ’ rn | Gemma Bed & Bath & Kitchen Boutiques’ DON'T MISS OUT ON THE LAST 2 DAYS OF THE BIGGEST PRE- BOTH STORES Feb. 28 & 29 "we'd rather sell it than count if.” Skeena Mall « Terrace, B.C. 1-800-563-4362 * WE SHIP ANYWHERE * Terrace Review — February 28, 1992 RRSPs Time is petting short. Our hours are getting longer. The deadline for 1991 tax- deductible RRSP contributions is Saturday, February 29, 1992. We will be open for your RRSP business: Fri. Feb. 28 9:30 am - 8:00 pm Sat. Feb. 29 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Terrace Branch Telephone: 635-2261 _ Seotiabank S