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WDO Inspection

Understanding the WDO Inspection

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WHAT IS A WOOD DESTROYING ORGANISM AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR LENDER Unlike most states, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) requires the licensed WDO Inspector to report on Wood Destroying Organisms. Most states only require the reporting of Wood Destroying Insects. Quite frankly, very few inspectors and no property appraisers […]

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Mold Testing

Mold in Rental Properties

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    An overview for Florida landlords and tenants: Mold/fungi is a common organism in our humid environment. The one common denominator to mold growth in our homes is an elevated moisture condition. The level of moisture and the duration determine the type of mold we find ourselves dealing with. Some molds, like aspergillus, can […]

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Home inspection

Saving Realtor’s Time: See Our New Repair Addendum Feature

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We understand – it is tedious to pick out items flagged as defective or needing repair to generate a Repair Addendum. You prepare the addendum, then the buyer may want changes or the seller doesn’t agree and you go back and forth. We felt there had to be a better way and it turns out […]

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Fleming Island Home Inspections

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING A HOME IN FLEMING ISLAND Over 27,000 people live in some 10,440 homes on Fleming Island.  Fleming Island ranks just behind Ponte Vedra Beach for income in the Jacksonville area.  Fleming Island includes the upscale communities of Eagle Harbor, Pace Island and Fleming Island Plantation and the A […]

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Pest Control

Pest Control: A Method to Prevent Insurance Claims from Being Denied

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  What you consider to be a “sudden, catastrophic” leak may be considered a “systemic” leak by your insurance carrier, and your claim may be DENIED. Welcome to the field of forensic water assessment.  Forensic assessment compiles the study of building materials as they relate to water absorption in differing environments, mycology of mold and […]

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Home inspection

Home Inspections with Pool Inspections

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  The good news is, you ordered a home inspection. The bad news is the home inspector has no earthly idea how to properly inspect the pool! Many homebuyers fail to consider the pool/spa may actually be the most expensive component of the home – more than a new roof!  Pools routinely cost between $25,000 […]

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Why Sellers Should Always Get a Pre-Listing Home Inspection

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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 […]

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Errors and Omissions Insurance Coverage

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    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 […]

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Indoor air testing

Laminate Flooring Hype

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Are your laminate floors a threat to your health?  The 60 Minutes episode on March 1, 2015, has our phones ringing off the hook.  Homeowners, home buyers, and realtors are suddenly concerned with laminate flooring.  Home sellers are wishing they had installed tile.  Folks, we have a new public concern which is an old concern […]

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Seller Disclosures and The Home Inspector

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Should seller disclosures be provided to the Home Inspector? Sellers are required, by law, to properly disclose known issues with the home as a part of the listing.  Roof leaks, termite infestation, faulty plumbing, mold, structural issues or deficient appliances are common issues which the potential buyer must be aware of. Some refer to this as […]

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