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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.

Is an Insurance Inspection the same as a Home Inspection?

Is an Insurance Inspection the same as a Home Inspection?

Image Source Did you know that if you buy a home in Florida that many insurance companies require that you have a specialized inspection on your property before they will extend any insurance coverage on it? As a homebuyer, in Florida, it's easy to confuse an...

What should you do to Prepare for a Home Inspection?

What should you do to Prepare for a Home Inspection?

  It happens during every home sale. Homeowners neglect to prepare their homes in order make sure the home inspection runs as smoothly as possible. The advantage of preparing your home is it can ensure that you receive a thorough inspection report. Image Source...

Does a Pre-listing Inspection make sense when Selling a Home?

Does a Pre-listing Inspection make sense when Selling a Home?

  Even if you feel well prepared, and have done as much as you can to sell your home; get ready to brace yourself because the inspector (hired by the buyer) can find something wrong! As a seller, it is essential to understand a home inspector is meticulous, and...

Spring Maintenance: Priority Areas to Check around your Home

Spring Maintenance: Priority Areas to Check around your Home

It is always the better option to get in touch with a professional home inspection company to ensure an accurate evaluation of your home/property. There are, however, some things that you can look out for before hiring an inspector to keep you "in the know" of what’s...

Florida Residents Ask about a Wind Mitigation Service

Florida Residents Ask about a Wind Mitigation Service

Florida is renowned for its hot, sunny, and humid weather. It makes Florida a vacation hot spot with guests from all over the world traveling to it each year. The thing about tourists is that they only visit for short periods of time in the warmer seasons; they get...

Do you need a Pre-Listing Inspection before Selling?

Do you need a Pre-Listing Inspection before Selling?

You’ve decided it is time to sell the house. A number of reasons exist that could have made you come to this conclusion. It might be  your family is growing out of this house. When you first purchased it, you only had one child that was fine in a two-bedroom home, now...

What should you Ask your Inspector During the Inspection

What should you Ask your Inspector During the Inspection

If you are a first time homebuyer, everything can quickly become overwhelming and sometimes the emotions can takeover leaving your judgments from being the best they can be. So, it’s important to not let your stress dictate every decision needed in the process. More...

How to be Confident in your Property Purchase

How to be Confident in your Property Purchase

For those who do not know what a building inspection involves, it is a visual evaluation of the current condition of both residential and commercial properties. For any property owners, investors, or prospective homebuyers a quality evaluation is a vital service. A...

A Home Inspection can Help Determine the Best place to Call Home

A Home Inspection can Help Determine the Best place to Call Home

Image Source Law does not require a home inspection service during the homebuying process; it is an added service that has great benefits to both the buyer and the seller of a property. If you are considering putting your property on the market, then it is recommended...

Smart steps every new homeowner and homebuyer should be taking

Smart steps every new homeowner and homebuyer should be taking

Keep your eye on home repairs and maintenance If you are looking for a new home, you need to be able to spot any areas of neglect and are in need of repair. If you need any help on how to spot issues of concern, then you need a home inspection. One of the most...

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