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Why Sellers Should Always Get a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
Repairs can be a major source of dispute between sellers and buyers. What a seller may consider to be a minor issue can be a major concern to a buyer. Often, Sellers fail to recognize certain conditions may affect the Buyer’s ability to obtain affordable insurance; a Seller who has current insurance may not be […]
Florida Home Inspections
Ponte Vedra Beach Home Inspection
Quality of Life; Quality of Inspection Nothing represents First Coast quality of life better than Ponte Vedra Beach. Established homes have an average listing price of $707,511 ($176/sf); while you can also find a new home in the Nocatee community from the $200’s. Over 1300 restaurants serve a population of just over 29,000 residents […]
Home inspection
The Importance of Insurance for a Home Inspector
IS THE HOME INSPECTOR PROPERLY INSURED? MANY HOME INSPECTORS ARE PLACING YOU AT RISK Florida home inspectors are required to have a minimum of $300,000 in General Liability insurance as a condition of maintaining an active license. Unfortunately, that is all many inspectors carry. General liability policies only cover damage to the property caused by […]
WDO Inspection
What is a Wood Destroying Organism inspection?
Wood Destroying Organism Inspection Our Florida homes are subject to attack from wood destroying organisms such as wood decaying fungi (white or brown rot), subterranean, Formosan and drywood termites, powderpost beetles, and old house borers. Before purchasing a home, the buyer should always have the structure inspected for the presence of wood destroying organisms. Note: […]
Mold Testing
Is your home making you sick? The odds are favorable, it is.
Is your home making you sick? The odds are favorable, it is. In fact, according to numerous studies, symptoms related to allergies, mold, hay fever, rhinitis, sinusitis, chronic cough, dizziness, diminished cognitive ability, sleeplessness, sleep apnea, asthma, irritability, chemical sensitivity and other related pulmonary functions complaints can be traced back to our homes. Your house […]
Stucco Inspection
Exterior Insulated Finish (EIFS) and Stucco Wall Cladding Systems
Many homes and commercial buildings are constructed with Exterior Insulated Finish (EIFS) and stucco wall cladding systems. The use of EIFS in residential construction was first introduced to the USA in 1969 by Dryvit who brought the technology here from Germany. EIFS was invented following WWII as an energy and cost savings method of […]
Balcony inspection
Florida HR7020 Balcony, Deck, and Railing Inspection
Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 61C-1.002 requires an inspection of balconies, decks and railings on public lodging establishments every three years. As usual with government statutes, the definitions of who and what can be confusing. This article will attempt to clarify the requirements of who is required to have the state […]
ADA Inspection
FHA versus ADA: Quick Reference Guide
ACCESSIBILITY Quick Reference: When a property has areas that must comply with both FHA and ADA Top of this article has a brief synopsis of the five main areas we find clients have questions regarding The Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Below the quick reference are some common examples […]
ADA Inspection
Financial Accessibility Savvy
Does your business get its share of $200 billion dollars in discretionary spending? It does if your business is ADA compliant. The approximately 54.7 million disabled Americans are a significant portion of the consumer market. Many business people understand the benefits of a fully accessible business. An accessible business – encompassing the physical structure, […]
Home inspection
Errors and Omissions Insurance Coverage
When Home Inspectors do not carry Errors & Omissions insurance coverage…. Federal Court in Florida Holds “Professional Services” Exclusion in GL Policy Precludes Coverage for Home Inspection Claims In Auto-Owners Ins. Co. v. E.N.D. Services, Inc., 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 2529, Plaintiff insurance carrier sought a judgment by the United States Court of […]