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August 30, 2016

ASTM Updates in REFI

By Bill Tryon

Bill Tryon has published an article on the recent updates to ASTM E2026-16a and E2557-16a in the latest edition of Real Estate Finance and Investment. In it, he discusses how the ASTM changes—as well as new mandatory retrofit ordinances and a recent determination by the USGS that man-made earthquakes pose a significant risk—have significantly changed today’s seismic risk landscape. How can commercial real estate owners, investors, lenders and operators ensure they are adequately managing seismic risk? Read the full article on the Real Estate Finance and Investment website.

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