Draper’s mayor is calling out the city’s own building inspection process after a string of recent home collapses. It’s a major red flag that suggests your house might not be as safe as the paperwork claims.
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Homeowners could be looking at massive repair bills or plummeting property values if these structural issues turn out to be widespread.
Future homebuyers and current residents stand to gain from stricter, more transparent oversight that actually catches safety issues before they become disasters.
Current homeowners in affected developments might see their property values tank or face expensive, mandatory retrofits.
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