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Comprehensive Guide: What Does a Home Inspector Do?

A post by LLCBuddy, citing a poll by Porch, found that 88% of buyers sourced home inspection services during their most recent purchase. This shows how essential this step is when purchasing a house. But what does a home inspector do, and why does it matter? Knowing...

Hurricane Season Is Almost Here – Is Your Home Ready?

CFBI has tips to help you keep your home safe from moisture and wind, and how sellers can protect pending sales after the storm. It’s that time of year again. Floridians are refreshing their emergency hurricane supplies with fresh bottled water, stocking up on...
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Why Do You Need a New Construction Property Inspection in Volusia, FL?

Moving into a brand-new home in Volusia, FL, is an exciting milestone. And it's common to want to trust that your new home was built to the highest standards and is free from hidden problems. However, even new construction can have issues that are hard to spot. In...
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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...

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.

Home Inspections a service that offers Satisfaction Guaranteed

Home Inspections a service that offers Satisfaction Guaranteed

A home inspection service is your last line of defense before you buy a home. The one service that can bring the results you need to ensure you are making the correct financial decision regarding the home you want to purchase. An inspection is there to help protect...

Why a Home Inspection is a Good Idea and not a Waste of Money

Why a Home Inspection is a Good Idea and not a Waste of Money

Have you ever thought about a home inspection and wondered if it is a good or bad idea? Many people are put off by thinking that it’s a waste of time and money. As a homebuyer when exactly would you need to hire a home inspection service? These are all realistic...

Why a Home Inspection Service equals Peace of Mind

Why a Home Inspection Service equals Peace of Mind

It is virtually unheard of that a home can be found without some form of defect or snagging issue. It is important to know even if you buy a newly built house it can still be falling apart due to general contractors using poor quality materials, or it could be hiding...

Why it’s Important to Test for Radon

Why it’s Important to Test for Radon

There are many reasons why a home inspection is important and the three main reasons would be for the health of you and your family, reduce the chances of lung cancer, and the other to protect your money. What you need to know about radon Every home is susceptible to...

Why a Home Inspection is a Good Decision

Why a Home Inspection is a Good Decision

There are many reasons why a home inspection is essential to the home buying process. Look through the main points below and try to keep them in mind, while you journey through the whole process. You are not an expert, but a home inspector is… Many people know little...

Home Inspection Specialist Services should include Testing for Mold

Home Inspection Specialist Services should include Testing for Mold

If you are looking at buying a home, or are looking at the tempting cut price of a foreclosure, then you need to make sure that hiring a home inspection company is among the top list of priorities you have. A home inspection is vital to give you the information you...

Hire a home inspection and stamp out radon gas and its threat

Hire a home inspection and stamp out radon gas and its threat

There are many options that you need to consider when buying a home and many areas that need your attention.  One of the areas needing your attention is a home inspection service. You need to be sure of your family’s safety, and that they are not at risk from harmful...

Home Inspection Worth more than a Passing Thought

Home Inspection Worth more than a Passing Thought

When it comes to buying a home you need to be sure that the investment you are about to make is the right one.  There are too many cases where the services of a home inspection company are overlooked only to be regretted by the buyer in the coming months and years...

Top Tips for Buying a Foreclosed Home

Top Tips for Buying a Foreclosed Home

If you are looking to take advantage of a foreclosed home then you need to be aware of just what might be lurking behind those closed doors. It could be virtually anything, so be prepared!  Foreclosed homes can offer excellent value for money and some great properties...

What does the Perfect Home Inspection look like?

What does the Perfect Home Inspection look like?

Many professional home inspection companies are available for you to choose from and hire for their services. A standard home inspection should include the functionality and working condition of the air conditioner, plumbing, and heating systems, as well as, the...

The differences between an Appraisal and Home Inspection

The differences between an Appraisal and Home Inspection

There are some valuable tips to keep in mind to make sure you get the best value from your home appraisal.  First you have to understand what an appraisal is and what it’s not.  A home appraisal is very different from a home inspection service. A home inspection...

Make a Home Inspection a #1 Priority

Make a Home Inspection a #1 Priority

It can take months on end to finally choose the right home that you want to call your own. You need to make sure that you have the correct funding in place for the property that you are looking at and more importantly, you need your offer accepted. You can be forgiven...

Essential Services Provided by a Home Inspector

Essential Services Provided by a Home Inspector

In the home buying process it’s essential that you include the services of a home inspection company. It’s one of the only services that will ultimately give you the assurance over the home you eventually buy. In some cases, the circumstances may require the need to...

Important questions you need to ask your home inspector

Important questions you need to ask your home inspector

The choice to hire a home inspection is available for any home buyer. A home inspection is a helpful aid in assisting the buyer to decide on whether or not to push ahead and close on the house. For those inexperienced in the home buying market, hiring a home inspector...

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