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Alex M. Johnson, Jr.

Understanding Modern Real Estate Transactions

Alex M. Johnson Jr.
Publisher
LexisNexis
Date
2007
Citation
Alex M. Johnson Jr., Understanding Modern Real Estate Transactions, LexisNexis (2 ed. 2007).
UVA Law Faculty Affiliations
Alex M. Johnson Jr.
Program in Public Policy and Regulation
John W. Glynn Jr. Law & Business Program
Center for the Study of Race and Law
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