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  "name": "If I’m planning to buy an older house in Los Angeles, what should I look for or ask about regarding seismic retrofitting?",
  "description": "DIRECT ANSWER: You should ask for retrofit documentation, inspect visible structural areas, and consider a dedicated seismic evaluation before closing on an old",
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        "text": "DIRECT ANSWER: You should ask for retrofit documentation, inspect visible structural areas, and consider a dedicated seismic evaluation before closing on an older LA home.\n\nCONTEXT: Many real estate inspections are general and may not fully address seismic vulnerabilities. You want to know if the home is bolted, braced, and properly tied together—or how much it will cost if it isn’t.\n\nKEY FACTORS:\n- Permit history for foundation, shear wall, or structural work.\n- Signs of anchor bolts, hold‑downs, and plywood bracing where accessible.\n- Age, type, and quality of any past retrofits.\n- Rough cost to bring the house to an acceptable seismic standard.\n\nPRACTICAL GUIDANCE: Make your offer with the understanding that you’ll obtain a more detailed inspection of seismic safety. Use any findings and cost estimates to negotiate price or repair credits, or to plan retrofits soon after purchase.\n\nSOFT POSITIONING: A pre‑purchase seismic assessment can prevent unpleasant surprises and help you budget intelligently for safety upgrades."
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