Home Inspections save buyers money!
When you see that dream home with the unbeatable price tag, you may already be more than sold on investing your life’s earnings on it. But don’t rush into it. At least not until you can have an objective pair of eyes scan the property so your dream doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Buyers’ home inspections ensure that a professional inspector has offered you an objective visual survey of your new home from the roof to the foundation. Getting a home inspection also means having that peace of mind that you won’t have to fork out thousands of dollars on repairs after you move in. According to the...
Read MoreDo you need a Four Point Inspection?
Four (4) Point Insurance Inspection – why are they are so important? Four Point Insurance Inspections The Four Point Insurance Inspection is performed on behalf of the insurance companies and, typically, as a requirement for the insurer offering insurance to the new homeowner. As insurance companies are beginning to see the benefit of the inspection, the program is spreading to other areas of the country. The benefit to the insurance company is, obviously, reduced loss risk on home owner’s insurance policies. This is an area of business that has, for many years, been a money loser for...
Read MorePreparing your home for hurricane season – What every new homeowner needs to know
How to Prepare Your Home for Storm Season Follow these steps to protect your most valuable asset from hurricanes and other storms. You should take steps now to ready your home for a storm because when bad weather approaches it’ll likely be too late. For the Atlantic coast, hurricane season begins June 1, and NASA satellites and ocean sensors are suggesting we might be in for a formidable El Niño. That means the water in the central and eastern Pacific could be warmer than normal, which could bring about more extreme storms. If you’re worried that your house or condo isn’t...
Read MoreWind mitigation inspections can save you money!! Here’s how…
Why do you need a Wind Mitigation Inspection? Because they may lower your insurance costs!! These inspections more than pay for themselves! Did you know the information contained in your windstorm policy explains the premium discounts and the discount amounts you can received. This is why it is necessary to have your Wind Mitigation Inspection performed by a licensed inspector. In NW Florida, most homes qualify for an average windstorm premium discount of $250.00; while the cost of the inspection is only $95.00 (for single family detached homes within Pinellas county).All residential...
Read MorePurchasing a new home?? 15 Tools every homeowner should own
15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask our home inspector during your next inspection about other tools that you might find useful. 1. Plunger A clogged sink or toilet is one of the most inconvenient household problems that you will face. With a plunger on hand, however, you can usually remedy these plumbing issues relatively quickly. It is best to have two plungers — one for the sink and one for the toilet. 2. Combination Wrench Set One end of a combination wrench set is open and...
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