Closed off spaces were just as @Bruce Woodruff said, a relic of times when you either had servants that worked in industrial spaces and methods that were a lot more crude than today, or when people were poor and could only afford to decorate out a single room as a "proper" place to entertain guests.

Long-Term Relationships: He felt that most people in the industry were too focused on the deal in front of them that they weren’t thinking about the long term.

To find smaller leaks it monitors water usage and sends it to your smart phone.  

It's in a part of town that is being revamped from former industrial to nice stores, shops, restaurants, and businesses and I believe there is even some money offered to help revamp that part of town if you purchase something and help improve the area.  

Having recently embarked on my journey in learning the real estate industry, I am eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our community.I believe that becoming actively involved in the community is essential to my growth and success in this field.

I understand Charlotte is Finance industry area and looks quite expensive.

I've been in the industry for 6 years, was shocked at the stuff he was saying.

BUT, the insurance industry would not be in business if they paid all claims.

So to answer your question...your gonna hear more bad then good just like you hear more about horrible service in the food industry then good.

I'd be very interested to hear thoughts from anyone with knowledge of Colombia and the tourism industry there.