The oldest of the Baby Boom Generation are already in their early sixties…and life for them is changing…quickly.  Some are selling their homes and downsizing to a condo apartment.  This means throwing out “stuff” accumulated over a lifetime, and making do with a lot less space than they’re used to.  And every decorating decision now has to take into consideration the new reality of “limited space.”

The LofaBed is PERFECT for such an environment.  Think about it:  Stairs, hallways, doorways, elevators, basements…..none of these are easy places to move a large piece of furniture through, and most sofa-beds are not only large, but HEAVY!  But all LofaBeds KNOCK DOWN for easy handling, even the sectional.  The arms are shipped separately, and the mattress is held in place only by gravity…..which means you’re left with the davenport base…..which measures only 12″ wide when carried vertically!  And if you can’t negotiate a doorway, or whatever, with that, you shouldn’t move there!

I recently came across a wonderful article on Canada’s HGTV’s website which I’d like to share.

Understanding Condos
By Marissa Ponikowski

Condos come in all shapes, sizes and types—and there’s more to these residences than meets the eye. Simply put, condo owners hold the title to their own respective units and share ownership and responsibility of and for the operating costs of the balance of the property, including common elements such as lobbies, hallways, recreation areas, pools, gyms and parking lots. A monthly maintenance fee is paid by each unit owner. This fee generally includes water, building insurance, common element maintenance, upkeep, security, concierge and property management salaries. Rarely, hydro and cable fees will also be included in the monthly maintenance payment.  Here are the main categories of condo dwellings:

The Condo Apartment

A condo apartment consists of one unit within a larger building. Owners hold title to these units, and also pay monthly maintenance fees towards the care of the building and its elements. A condo apartment comes in many styles, including suite, two-story and loft-style. Some condos are very luxurious, with sweeping balconies and plenty of space, while others are fairly small and may only consist of one or two rooms.

The Condo Townhouse

The interior of a condo-style townhouse is owned in the same way a condo apartment is owned. The exterior of the condo townhouse is shared, and monthly fees are paid towards upkeep of exterior and other common elements. Rather than gyms or recreation rooms, an amenity of a condo townhouse may include a playground or small park.

The Co-Op

With a co-op, shares are bought in a corporation which then leases the buyer an apartment or townhouse style unit. Often with a co-op, a down payment between 30 and 50 per cent is required. Co-ops are not as popular as condos because it can be more difficult to garner a comparative return on investment in the end.

People who live in small places,
Need furniture for their wee spaces.
From table to stools,
Special hooks for their tools…..
And books stored in vertical cases.

Mitch Wapen
www.lofasofa.com
lofasofa@videotron.ca
877-424-1431

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