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This is a very rare occurrence in many cities the world over due to the pollution we have from cars and the many industrial plants that may bring more than the normal pollution sources. There is however a lot of products that can not only filter air but kill viruses and bacteria that used to cause the musky smell of old air conditioning units. Old AC units, get them cleaned frequently so they stay efficient and eat less electricity. More →

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Condominiums: Owner has a deed for unit, has a separate mortgage, pays property tax on the unit plus a percentage of the common areas and pays a monthly maintenance fee. A board of directors governs the complex with the owner having one vote. The condominium owner has a fee simple absolute unrestricted ownership and is individually responsible for property taxes and maintenance fees. Use the sales price of condominiums with similar size, appeal, age, neighborhood, incurring similar maintenance fees, etc. to determine market value.

Cooperatives: Most co-ops are incorporated and a board of directors governs the complex with the owner of each individual unit having one vote. The owner has no deed, only stock and a proprietary lease which has a term from 10-50 years renewable automatically or at the discretion of the shareholders. He/she cannot refinance his unit as a condo owner can. Mortgage, property tax and maintenance fees are paid pro rata by the owner according to the percentage of the overall size of the unit. Property tax appeals involve the corporation and the stockholders.

Legs. Use Your Legs.

Here’s a healthy tip : Legs. Use Your Legs…Walk… use the flight of stairs… Legs. Use Your Legs.

I was on the first floor waiting for the elevator. I was tired. I was in a bit of a hurry. Standing next to me was a healthy looking lady. She appeared to be in her mid-thirties. The elevator arrived. I smiled at the lady as we walked in. Now, what pissed me off was how she quickly pushed the button to get to the second floor.
That’s one measly flight of stairs.
The staircase is right next to the elevator.
In plain view.
Out of curiosity, as she stepped out of the elevator, I looked to see which unit she was heading into. She went into the one right next to the staircase.
If I wasn’t such a nice guy, I would have stepped out of the elevator and yelled at her for being so lazy.
We have legs, ladies and gentlemen. We should make good use of them.
Other people won’t be as forgiving as me.

Everybody is individual and unique and you are no exception.

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