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Old 10/19/07, 10:18 PM
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Default This is what $3.9M buys!

and the AHJ gave it the thumbs up. 5'4" client asked if this was a "real" problem.

Only if you want to climb a ladder to actvate or when you go to resell.



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Where's the main disconnect?

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Old 10/19/07, 10:23 PM
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Where's the main disconnect?

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at the 3rd panel

3 of 9 bedrooms had AFCI

why do we need to install 6 more?



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Old 10/20/07, 12:56 AM
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Barry,
An NBA thug must have had this home custom built !
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Old 10/20/07, 1:29 AM
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and the AHJ gave it the thumbs up. 5'4" client asked if this was a "real" problem.

Only if you want to climb a ladder to actvate or when you go to resell.
Well it will keep the kids away. I'm sure the cabinets and carpet were nice though.



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Old 10/20/07, 7:46 AM
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An NBA thug must have had this home custom built !
WCS,

Not sure if that's a true statement but it took 3 builders to get it finished after 4 1/2 years of the first 2 getting fired and the battles that ensued.

Not quite finished to my satisfaction, among other things, just the tip of the iceberg.



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Default Re: This is what $3.9M buys!

The fact that the panel 3" too high according to code is not a deal breaker IMO. I would never fix that "violation".

But.....that does seem to be the most minor thing wrong among many according to the other pics. Unbelievable!!
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Barry . . . did you say 3.9M-?-?-? . . .



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Barry . . . did you say 3.9M-?-?-? . . .
Sí, sí señor $3,900,000.00 American greenbacks

This is chump change for my client his contract extension is over $125M

Keep it in perspective: when you have $1.25 do you cry over 4 cents



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Keep it in perspective: when you have $1.25 do you cry over 4 cents
No, but I keep track of it...that is 3%.



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Old 10/21/07, 1:50 AM
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No, but I keep track of it...that is 3%.
You're starting to talk like a realtor.



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Barry, which sport



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Old 10/21/07, 6:39 AM
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You're starting to talk like a realtor.
Smart Realtor, if he keeps track of the little stuff.



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The fact that the panel 3" too high according to code is not a deal breaker IMO. I would never fix that "violation".

But.....that does seem to be the most minor thing wrong among many according to the other pics. Unbelievable!!
Agreed on that one...in fact only 2 1/2" too high....the center of the TOP handle of the upper most OCPD is all that is needed...so I would not fret on that one as Speedy mentioned...heck they could place a platform in front of the panel and remove that violation technically.

But I also agree...seems like many OTHER issues with this pricy home...as I always like looking at home I know I will never afford....must be NICKS house...lol



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Old 10/22/07, 1:24 PM
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Wow, just think if you could get 1% inspection fee on that one! I know I'm just dreaming.
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