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Buy a Safe and Secure Home: How to Use a Property Inspection Checklist

According to data from the National Association of Realtors, only 19% of home buyers waived an inspection in 2024. That's down from an estimated 22% a month earlier and 21% a year earlier. The importance of an inspection is becoming clearer. What may not be known is...
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4 Point Inspection for Insurance: A Homeowner’s Guide

Florida home insurance premiums have surged in recent years, with homeowners facing costs 125% higher than they were five years ago. It's a sharp rise and reflects insurers introducing stricter requirements, including the need for a 4-point inspection on some Florida...
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Mastering New Home Inspection Guidelines: A 2025 Orlando Guide

Orlando's housing market is undergoing a significant transformation. With inventory levels reaching their highest in years, buyers now have more options than ever before. According to data from Reventure App, in November 2024, inventory growth in Orlando had surged to...
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Top Tips for a Thorough New Home Inspection

Buying a new home is one of the most significant investments you'll ever make. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, ensuring that your new property is in excellent condition is crucial. A thorough new home inspection is an essential step in the...
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Your Essential Commercial Property Inspection Checklist

All commercial real estate owners have certain responsibilities when it comes to maintenance and repairs. Failing to adhere to these could have serious ramifications. Aside from this, there are various reasons to properly maintain any properties you own. However,...
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6 Key Issues Exposed by Commercial Property Inspections in Ocala, FL

Commercial property inspections are crucial for identifying potential problems that could impact the value, safety, and functionality of a building. It's best to schedule a building inspection before buying or leasing a building and after renovations. Annual...
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How Long Do Home Inspections Take in Tampa, FL?

According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's American Housing Survey (AHS), the median age of owner-occupied homes in the United States is 41 years old. Even more striking, 37% of all residential structures were built before 1959 -- making them over...
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When Is the Right Time to Conduct a Home Foundation Inspection?

As Tampa storms become more frequent and severe, you, as a homeowner here, should consider your property's flood risk. According to First Street, a nonprofit research and technology organization, 55,365 properties in the city are at risk of flooding within the next...
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How to Protect Your Property With a Rental Property Inspection Checklist

Did you know that, according to iPropertyManagement, over 70% of property managers perform property inspections to maintain their rentals? Regular inspections are crucial for landlords to ensure their properties remain in excellent condition and to address maintenance...
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Marion Oaks Home Inspection Services: Purchase With Peace of Mind

Is there anything as exciting as looking for a new house near Ocala Florida? Buying your next home is one of your most critical financial decisions. That's why it's always important to do your due diligence and ensure that your dream home is everything you want....

Central Florida Building Inspectors Learning Center

Welcome to the Central Florida Building Inspectors Learning Center. Our blog is focused on home inspections and other home and safety related subjects. The topics are based on our experience providing home inspections in and around Orlando, FL.

What’s the Best Decision you can Make when Looking to Buy a Home?

What’s the Best Decision you can Make when Looking to Buy a Home?

  Buying a home is “up there” with the most important decision you will make in your life. So much needs considered when looking to buy a home, things like, location, cost, size, layout, nearby schools, and myriad of other personal preferences. Each need to be...

State Farm’s New Requirements for 4-Point Inspections

State Farm’s New Requirements for 4-Point Inspections

  It was quite big news, when a few years ago State Farm was simply refusing to offer any type of property insurance to homeowners. It would be safe to say, many homeowners were bothered about this, as their insurance policies were dropped, and premiums from other...

Do I really need a Home Inspection?

Do I really need a Home Inspection?

You, as a homebuyer, will need to do your uttermost to ensure that the property you are looking to buy is a safe and smart investment. This is why a home inspection is becoming an increasingly popular service in the buying process. More and more people are contacting...

Tips on Avoiding Cheap Mistakes when it comes to a Home Inspection

Tips on Avoiding Cheap Mistakes when it comes to a Home Inspection

People might not be aware that hiring a home inspection is important. It  should be considered when contemplating or starting the home buying process. What one needs to understand is that it is an appropriate measure in order to make sure that a sound investment is...

Are Home Inspections Really that Important?

Are Home Inspections Really that Important?

For those of you who do not know, a home inspection is a thorough examination of the condition of a property structure. The ideal time for you to consider the services of a home inspection is at the point of sale during the process of buying a home. As there is, a...

What does a Professional Home Inspection Company Look Like?

What does a Professional Home Inspection Company Look Like?

Central Florida Building Inspectors (CFBI) is a professional state licensed home inspection company who specialized and serving residents in Orlando and its surrounding areas. They are proud members of the Florida Association of Building Inspectors and affiliated with...

Are you Asking the Right Questions Before Hiring a Home Inspector

Are you Asking the Right Questions Before Hiring a Home Inspector

It's not a big secret how costly buying a home is. It’s not a cheap endeavor and is a huge investment risk should you choose to buy it blindly and elect not to hire an inspector. Confirm that the investment you are about to make is the best option. It is essential you...

Does a Pre-listing Service help when Selling your Home?

Does a Pre-listing Service help when Selling your Home?

If you are looking to sell your own home, then it’s essential you have a home inspection carried out on the property prior to it going on the market. When it comes to selling your home, and getting the best price for it--knowledge is power. Keep in mind all homes have...

Does a Newly Constructed House need a Home Inspection?

Does a Newly Constructed House need a Home Inspection?

  Okay, so you are looking at buying a brand new home, don’t be fooled into thinking because the home has just been built that the need for a home inspection is void. This couldn’t be any further from the truth. We all know how big an investment it is to buy a...

What is a Home Inspection and how to get the best services

What is a Home Inspection and how to get the best services

Photo Credit When buying a home there are a few things that you need to consider, the main things you will be considering will be the price and location of the property. The other major point to consider is deciding if the home is a sound financial option. As a...

Buyers Beware, what exactly are you investing in?

Buyers Beware, what exactly are you investing in?

Photo Credit People looking to invest in a home, often search through multiple properties in order to take advantage of lower priced homes and find a cheap bargain. The thing is this, just because the home is on the market for a cheap listed price does not mean it can...

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