Usually they (condo associations) are running to get those past fees.

Or, in the end, is it just smarter to rent, not lock myself in, and buy myself some extra time?

Paying off a loan is usually not the majority of the payments to own a home, so why do it?

@Evan Ventura,People here on BP have also successfully used the cheap IKEA countertops (around $75-99 for a piece). at that price they where treated as expendables (one per tenant), and some even reported getting the install time with demo at 2-4 hours.for the other, you need to "waterproof" the common points of water entry:-caulk between the wall and countertop-use varnish on points contacting sink-use good glue near the oven/range since the usual pressure-activated glue does not fare well with heat

The furnace is in a hallway closet upstairs and my property manager said usually the vents closest to the furnace will get the most air.I just acquired another house also built in the early 80's and same thing, upstairs gets all the heat while downstairs is a bit cooler.  

Any wider would need correcting in the  software and that's an extra step.. 

Usually customers use those colors when they're about to sell their house.

REIA meetings are for members but the first meeting someone attends is usually free with a guest pass as an attempt to lure new members.

Thanks Account Closed @Vikas Raoot, an opinion from an apartment building with the same problem:-adjust closer (in my building they are the commercial type) and the door is heavy and the frame on the outside is metal so that usually means a loud BANG. also may just need some machine oil....

Usually for doing internet research and putting email lists together for potential tenant lists.