Location, location, location

Laura's Babies is right. The cat tree now sits 2 ft away from the original location but it gets used daily now. Strange. It was against a wall where I passed by it on the way to the kitchen. Now it is moved forward so it sits right behind the couch. The cat that doesn't jump well has security, I still pass by it, it is more open, and it's like it's part of the couch. They climb this regularly and they wouldn't leave the lower level in the other place. Of course it could be that the lower level is blocked behind the couch so the upper levels are more inviting.

Tha cats love the sisal rope and I dust the tree/condo with catnip for further enjoyment.

GO figure. I thought about the windows, but some idiot placed all of the vents under the windows of the house.

The bean bag ottoman that I bought for my feet has been claimed by the cats. I wish the beans were in a removable pouch. It needs washing.

Good luck with your search and look around. Independently owned animal stores sometimes have better deals. Mine delivered mine for free.