A home inspection, performed by a licensed home inspector, is a visual examination of the structure and components of a home. Its purpose is to identify any defects, safety issues or structural items that are not performing correctly and delineate which ones may need to be remediated or repaired before a home buyer closes on Read More …

According to numbers on file with Florida’s County Property Appraisers’ Offices, there are currently over 1 million residential and commercial swimming pools in the Sunshine State.  While the warm climate in states like Florida, Arizona and California makes the ownership and use of swimming pools an attractive feature of everyday life throughout most of the Read More …

Mitigation is a term that means diminishing or moderating the force or intensity of something. When applied to the power of a natural phenomenon, say, like the high winds that can arise during a tropical storm or hurricane, mitigation means lessening their destructive character by the implementation of certain building techniques in order to prevent Read More …

In the world of electronics, AFCI stands for “Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter.” An AFCI is a special type of electrical receptacle, outlet or circuit breaker designed to detect and respond to potentially dangerous electrical arcs in home branch wiring. Arcs and Arc Faults An electrical arc can happen when electricity “jumps” a gap in a circuit Read More …

Ways You Can Maximize Your Homeowner’s Insurance Endeavors It is impossible to predict when a disaster will occur. It could happen when you’re asleep tonight, or it could wait until you’re on vacation. Having a good homeowner’s insurance policy will bring you tremendous peace of mind. Before purchasing an insurance policy, be sure to read Read More …

Real Estate Buying Tips For Any Buyer You have to start somewhere when it comes to buying real estate. No matter where you are in the process, this article is designed to help you make wise choices so that your experience will be a success. Home Inspection Insisting on a home inspection can save you Read More …

Anyone tell me what’s wrong with roofing issue??   I was at a house and saw in the attic that when the previous roofers used drywall instead of plywood or particle board to replace the water damaged decking.   Always check your contractors work!