Florida homes with pools are the norm, not the exception. Understanding what a pool inspection covers — and when you need a dedicated pool specialist — protects buyers from expensive surprises. What a Home Inspector Looks at for Pools During a standard home inspection, the inspector evaluates the pool’s visible equipment: pump, filter, heater (if […]
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Florida homes with pools are the norm, not the exception. Understanding what a pool inspection covers — and when you need a dedicated pool specialist — protects buyers from expensive surprises. What a Home Inspector Looks at for Pools During a standard home inspection, the inspector evaluates the pool’s visible equipment: pump, filter, heater (if […]
Miami-Dade County’s real estate market is one of the most competitive in Florida — and one of the most complex. Here’s what buyers need to know about home inspections in the Miami area. Miami-Dade’s Specific Market Conditions Miami-Dade has a high concentration of older construction — significant inventory from the 1950s through 1980s that presents […]
Miami-Dade County’s real estate market is one of the most competitive in Florida — and one of the most complex. Here’s what buyers need to know about home inspections in the Miami area. Miami-Dade’s Specific Market Conditions Miami-Dade has a high concentration of older construction — significant inventory from the 1950s through 1980s that presents […]
Buying your first home in Florida is exciting — and the inspection phase can feel overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. Here’s a straightforward guide to understanding the inspection process and using it effectively. Your Inspection Contingency Is Your Protection Most Florida purchase contracts include an inspection contingency — a window of time […]
Buying your first home in Florida is exciting — and the inspection phase can feel overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. Here’s a straightforward guide to understanding the inspection process and using it effectively. Your Inspection Contingency Is Your Protection Most Florida purchase contracts include an inspection contingency — a window of time […]
Florida’s climate, water quality, and housing stock create specific plumbing issues that appear consistently in inspection reports. Here’s what to watch for. Polybutylene Pipe Polybutylene pipe — a gray plastic pipe used widely in Florida construction from the 1970s through mid-1990s — is known to fail and is not covered by most homeowners insurance policies. […]
Florida’s climate, water quality, and housing stock create specific plumbing issues that appear consistently in inspection reports. Here’s what to watch for. Polybutylene Pipe Polybutylene pipe — a gray plastic pipe used widely in Florida construction from the 1970s through mid-1990s — is known to fail and is not covered by most homeowners insurance policies. […]
After the Champlain Towers South collapse in 2021, Florida enacted legislation requiring structural inspections for older condominium buildings. Here’s what the milestone inspection law requires and what it means for buyers. What the Law Requires Florida’s SB 4-D requires condominium buildings three stories or taller to undergo a structural milestone inspection at 30 years of […]
After the Champlain Towers South collapse in 2021, Florida enacted legislation requiring structural inspections for older condominium buildings. Here’s what the milestone inspection law requires and what it means for buyers. What the Law Requires Florida’s SB 4-D requires condominium buildings three stories or taller to undergo a structural milestone inspection at 30 years of […]