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L O uy Eric Hoffer, writing in "The Ordeal of Change" put it this way, "Even in slight things the experience of the new is rarely without the stirring of foreboding" and yet even Heraclitus, back in 510 B.C. knew that "There is nothing permanent except change." More and more of us are experiencing changes these days, some of them slight, others major and beset with uncertainty. Changes such as a different employment situation, alteration in the family arrangeâ€" ments, or retirement, any of which could mean the prospect of a drastic alteration Nothing permanent but change 4# 8$4A2â€"7000 Or perhaps you are starting out and looking forward to owning your own home, one that you could afford and one that would not drain too much of your time, energy and resources. Then the purâ€" in our lifestyle. If you have reached the stage where you are looking for more leisure and some relief from the onerous responsibilâ€" ities of maintaining a house and part of your plan is to move into more conveâ€" nient accommodations such as a condoâ€" minium, then you are certainly facing major changes in your life. chase of a condominium unit could well fit into, not only your budget, but also your future plans. But here you would surely be venturâ€" ing into unknown country. It would be like those ancient mariners who set forth to discover the Indies. Their only navigaâ€" tional aids were handâ€"drafted maps which were decorated with drawings of flying fish, mermaids, fearsome dragons, monâ€" sters of the deep and old threeâ€"masted sailing craft. Recently I was looking at such a map and it depicted the outline of the coastal waters of the then known world. On the land I found the words "Terra Incognita." This was what the map maker had printed because they had no knowledge in those days of the land itself. It was unexplored. It was "Terra Incognita." It was unknown territory, and unknown territory is what faces most people when they first contemplate moving into a condominium. Realizing this, the Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute will be presenting a one day seminar in the Spring of ‘93, designed to assist any one who is contemplating acauiring a condominium unit in the near acquiring a CO future. The course the purchase minium. Exactly what is a condominium will be covered. The différences between townhouse and highâ€"rise condominiums will be explained, as well as how it operâ€" ates, what will your responsibilities as an owner be, what services are supplied and what are not. What to look for when investigating the market? Is the building conveniently In sound iwake 1 nmitte ike the time to clear your windows tb n ited n ys? How to avoid unpleasant surâ€" What about parking? Are pets perâ€" ‘ Is the unit soundâ€"proof? (There‘s : more annoying than being kept at night because of the booming of a ghetto blaster in the unit next In )Wwnin ok for when investigating s the building conveniently 0ols, shopping, transit and w to avoid unpleasant surâ€" UlJ) ind the ill ove unit in r all aspects of gal obligations nit in a condoâ€" door) located? All this, plus a detailed explanation of the present Condominium Act or a review of the new Condominium Corporations Act which is now before the legislature together with a host of other questions, will be dealt with by our professional speakers who are experts in the legal, condominium management, building and sales fields. This course is a must for anyone who is thinking about the purchase of a condominium unit. Each couple or single person enrolled will be provided with a complete manual for their use and you will have the opporâ€" tunity to ask any question about what is involved in joining a condominium comâ€" munity. The decision to purchase a condominiâ€" um is likely to be one of the most imporâ€" tant you will be called make in the future, since it will determine the pattern of your life for years to come. To venture into such a project without information or any guidelines can surely land you in "Terra Incognita" without any‘ map with which to find your way to safety and comfort. For further information about the locaâ€" tion and the cost can be obtained by callâ€" ing the Golden Horseshoe Chapter at 1â€" 416â€"521â€"8144 or by writing Condo Fax c/o this newspaper. Condofax welcomes your questions about condominiums and can be reached through the Oakville Beaver at 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ontario L6K 384 or by calling The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCT) at 521â€"8144. H. Penman Smith is a Burlington resiâ€" dent who has been active in all phases of condominium activity since 1975. He is viceâ€"president of the Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the CCI and former Condominium Information Officer with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial relations of the province of Ontario. The opinions stated in this colâ€" umn are his own. He is not qualified to give legal opinions. This fabulous ground level corner unit was the model home in this luxury building. Immaculately clean and professionally decoâ€" rated, two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, glassedâ€"in solarium, European kitchen plus outstanding security services. $154,000. Contact Listing Broker Ja, PHONE ALONE at CALL845â€"5585 ‘"OVERLOOKING RAVINE" storage 1s | N F O S at MOE MILJOUR 878â€"2365 (off.) 876â€"4577 (res.) amenities are provided? is available and where is it Miltowne Realty Inc. Milton, Ontario * 878â€"2365 REMRK