{"id":3461,"date":"2017-06-27T21:07:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T21:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/?p=3461"},"modified":"2018-05-07T20:33:42","modified_gmt":"2018-05-07T20:33:42","slug":"advantages-smaller-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/advantages-smaller-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Advantages of a Smaller Home\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nCondos and condo towns are increasing in popularity<\/a>. People are discovering the number of advantages to buying a smaller home. Here are some reasons why it\u2019s big to buy small.<\/p>\n

Clean less!<\/b><\/strong>
\nThis may sound simple, but of course when there\u2019s less house, there\u2019s less to clean. This means spending less on cleaning products, and spending more time on doing the things you love.<\/p>\n

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You’ll spend less time cleaning and more time on the terrace at Uptownes.<\/p><\/div>\n

Costs less from the Get-go<\/strong>
\nThere are a number of ways that owning a smaller home will save you money<\/a>. Things like the property taxes, energy costs and maintenance could all be lower with a smaller home. <\/p>\n

Less furniture<\/b><\/strong>
\nIf you have less space, you need less furniture to fill it! This means you can afford to find statement pieces that you truly love and that will last you a long time. And as Apartment Therapy<\/a> says, you have less places to lose your remote control!<\/p>\n

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There’s no need for excess furniture when you have a few perfect pieces.<\/p><\/div>\n

More efficient<\/b><\/strong>
\nIt goes without saying, with a smaller home, you need fewer things<\/a> resulting in less energy use. This goes a long way in lessening your environmental impact.<\/p>\n

More creativity with your spaces<\/b><\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s easy to maximize the space<\/a> you\u2019ve got. Get creative with storage solutions. Open shelving units and organizers will help you in your search for storage in a smaller space.<\/p>\n

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The daybed in this nook is a versatile piece. It’s perfect for lounging, overnight guests and provides an easy storage solution<\/p><\/div>\n

Looking for more reasons to embrace the condo lifestyle? Have a closer look at Pace On Main boutique condominium residences and condo towns in downtown Stouffville.<\/p>\n

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Pace On Main Condo Suites and Towns in downtown Stouffville.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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