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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.

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...

CFBI Specialty Services

CFBI Specialty Services

Central Florida Building Inspectors is a professional company offering exceptionally high quality home inspection services throughout Central Florida and surrounding areas. Having a professional home inspection performed on a property you are looking to invest in is...

A Home Inspection: Peace of Mind Guaranteed

A Home Inspection: Peace of Mind Guaranteed

When you are looking at buying a home, you can be up to your eyeballs in decisions and caught up with all the areas needing your undivided attention.  The process, as a whole can be very stressful, not to mention emotional. It’s this onslaught of emotions that...

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