From: Phil.Kane@nov.shmovz.ka.pop   
      
   On Wed, 4 Nov 2015 18:55:49 -0800 (PST), hancock4@bbs.cpcn.com wrote:   
      
   >That is a problem in some old towns that have become desirable--a few   
   >modest single houses are bought and demolished, replaced by a giant house.   
   >It's happening in some old parts of Staten Island.   
      
   About a mile or so from here in suburban Portland, we have such a   
   "McMansion" that has been sitting empty for over 2 years, owned by an   
   offshore owner.  I pass it twice a day and it shows no sign of   
   occupancy.   
      
   Phil Kane   
   Beaverton, OR   
      
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