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Real Estate/Development

Apr. 2, 2000

Critical look

By W T "Dub" Northcutt Real estate brokers owe it to themselves to learn how to look for structural deficiencies, one of the most common claims in construction defect litigation and the most costly to remedy. With April designated as "Earthquake Preparedness Month" by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, there is no better time than now to freshen up on an understanding of serious defects.

By W T "Dub" Northcutt

Real estate brokers owe it to themselves to learn how to look for structural deficiencies, one of the most common claims in construction defect litigation and the most costly to remedy. With April designated as "Earthquake Preparedness Month" by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, there is no better time than now to freshen up on an understanding of serious defects.
There is a reason why certain buildings fail, and others stay stan...

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