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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.

Hiring a Home Inspector is a Key Factor to Selling Your Home Quicker

Hiring a Home Inspector is a Key Factor to Selling Your Home Quicker

Not that long ago, the seller of a home, would never have even considered the option of hiring a home inspector before placing the house on the market. In the past, hiring a home inspector was the buyer’s responsibilities. In today’s world, we live in desperate times,...

When Selling your Home a Pre-listing Inspection Makes Perfect Sense

When Selling your Home a Pre-listing Inspection Makes Perfect Sense

You may be thinking it's time to sell your home, or you may have already put your home on the market. Regardless of what stage you are at, there is one service that you need to consider to ensure your home can be sold for the price you want. Before you put your home...

Why a Home Inspection is a Great Service

Why a Home Inspection is a Great Service

It’s no secret buying a home is a massive investment. For most people it is usually the biggest, single investment that they are likely to make in their lifetime. Understanding just how big of an investment it is, should encourage you to make all the best decisions...

Is a Wind mitigation test a waste of time?

Is a Wind mitigation test a waste of time?

You may have heard of a home inspection service, and it's possible you've hired the services of a home inspector in the past, but are you aware of what a wind mitigation service is? A professional wind mitigation simply gives homeowners insight that is needed to...

Is Thermal Imaging Necessary when You are Looking to Buy a Home?

Is Thermal Imaging Necessary when You are Looking to Buy a Home?

There are many things that come with buying a home; there is a lot of attention needed in order for the home buying process to be a success. One of the main things that needs considered is the area of a home inspection service. A home inspection service is the best...

What is mold and Why Should I be Bothered about it in my Home?

What is mold and Why Should I be Bothered about it in my Home?

Firstly, let’s take a look at what mold actually is, mold is part of the natural world and the surrounding environment. Outside the home, mold plays a vital part in the breakdown of organic matter such as rotten dead wood, leaves, and other commonly found organic...

Tips for the Seller to Prepare Before a Home Inspection Takes Place

Tips for the Seller to Prepare Before a Home Inspection Takes Place

When the time comes to sell your home, it can be quite a nervy time. As you probably know, most homebuyers will be attending in person with their own hired home inspector. So, it’s best if you are the seller of the home you are well prepared and ready for any home...

Can a Home Inspection help me Financially?

Can a Home Inspection help me Financially?

Buying a home is an exciting time for those involved, but it can also be quite a stressful time as well. The endless searching finally ceases when you eventually find a property that you feel you can call home. What you need to watch out for, after choosing a home, is...

My Future Home looks Fine, Why do I need a Home Inspection?

My Future Home looks Fine, Why do I need a Home Inspection?

Did you know that around two out of every five homes in the USA suffer from some sort of major defect? The thing about major defects is that they are generally not cheap to fix, hence the term major defect. A major defect, such as, a damaged neglected roof can cost...

What to know about Asbestos in the Home

What to know about Asbestos in the Home

  In the past, building standards were not as strict and far more relaxed then what they are today. This means there were a number of various materials used in everyday construction because they were cheaper to work with. Unfortunately, it has been found out that...

Should the Presence of Mold put you off Buying a Home?

Should the Presence of Mold put you off Buying a Home?

When you are looking to buy a home, there are many specialized services a professional home inspection can offer you. One of the services that is very important is the testing for mold. Mold is very distinctive and has a recognizable odor. The first thing you are...

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