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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.

STOP: Read this before Buying an Orlando Home

STOP: Read this before Buying an Orlando Home

When you are considering the purchase of a new home in Orlando, Florida whether it is for a primary or secondary residence there is one important thing to keep in mind, do not overlook the value of a home inspection service. A professional home inspection evaluation...

The Long Term Benefits of having a Home Inspection

The Long Term Benefits of having a Home Inspection

The benefits of a home inspection are both immediate and long term for the buyer. It is very difficult to get a true understanding of the condition of the property for purchase without a professional home inspection. The buyer should always have a thorough...

Don’t be a Property Dummy, be Property Savvy

Don’t be a Property Dummy, be Property Savvy

It can be a very exciting time when it comes to buying a new home, but in that excitement homebuyers can often neglect important decisions due to be overwhelmed with the entire process. Important factors regarding buying property can be overlooked, including potential...

Pay the Price and get a Property Inspection

Pay the Price and get a Property Inspection

There are many valid reasons for having a property or home inspection. In the completed home inspection report, you should receive a list of issues found during the inspection of that property. There could be number of snags found that could include roofing issues,...

Home inspections imperative to the Home Buying Process

Home inspections imperative to the Home Buying Process

Sometimes in life, important decisions need to be made and that particular choice affects the decision-maker for better or worse.  Buying a home is a giant step for anyone. There is going to be so many mixed emotional decisions involved that certain crucial choices...

How Helpful is a Home Inspection anyway?

How Helpful is a Home Inspection anyway?

Someone wanting to buy a home is nothing out of the ordinary and is a very popular investment opportunity.  The person searching to buy a home needs to be certain that the investment is a sound and not a financial time bomb ready to detonate. It is imperative that any...

Warning: Don’t buy without a Home Inspection

Warning: Don’t buy without a Home Inspection

Maybe you are at a time when the months or even years of waiting to find that perfect home finally are over, and you have already found the perfect place. You have chosen the house to buy and it looks lovely, it really is the ideal setting for you and your family to...

Home Inspection and what you need to know

Home Inspection and what you need to know

You need to know that a home inspector really is your last line of defense and an inspector’s findings are the defining factor that could help save you from disappearing into a financial abyss.  All new and old buildings can pass certain codes and may look the part...

A Home Inspection is a service you can’t afford to Disregard

A Home Inspection is a service you can’t afford to Disregard

For anyone involved in buying a new home it is definitely an exciting experience. People can often feel overwhelmed by the many decisions like what new furniture to buy and where it fits best in their new home. Other decisions such as, who gets what bedroom and where...

A Home Inspection is not a Home Appraisal

A Home Inspection is not a Home Appraisal

Many people out there still do not know the difference between an appraisal and a home inspection. When you are looking to buy a home, and you have been pre-approved by the bank for a mortgage loan, or you are the seller of a home, then an appraisal is an important...

A home inspection can help in revealing mold damage

A home inspection can help in revealing mold damage

Many factors need looked at when you are looking to buy a home; some areas that are most in need of a review require a qualified home inspector, one who can offer specialized services. Since buying a home is one of the greatest investments a person can make then it is...

Essential point you need to stick by before buying a home

Essential point you need to stick by before buying a home

If you are considering buying a home, then you should definitely be looking to contact and hire a professional home inspector. It is essential you consider attending the evaluation with the inspector as it occurs. An experienced home inspection company also advises...

One Property Tip you can’t afford to Ignore

One Property Tip you can’t afford to Ignore

Would you buy a car without looking at it? Or would you take the time to visit the seller, check everything is as it says it is, take it for a test drive, and view under the hood?  The reason you would take the time out to carry out the above tasks is to ensure that...

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