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The Hidden Cost of Vintage Homes
September 14, 2015

The Hidden Cost of Vintage Homes

Vintage homes, known for their beauty and old world charm, are a la mode once again, and increasing numbers of people are looking to update these showpieces with modern conveniences. Vintage homes in Winter Park and surrounding Central Florida are particularly beautiful finds, but there are some things to think about before you sign on

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Are You Wasting Your A/C? Learn More with Thermal Imaging
April 28, 2015

Are You Wasting Your A/C? Learn More with Thermal Imaging

As the Florida summer draws nearer, it’s hard to forget what the coming months will bring: hot, sticky temperatures and lots of rain. We tend to seek refuge in our cool homes during these intense months thanks to the ever-pumping A/C. But what happens when your home doesn’t seem quite as cool anymore and your

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Is It Mold?
March 4, 2015

Is It Mold?

Do you smell something musty or earthy? Is there organic growth that looks like mold? Mold is always a possibility and unfortunately can be very dangerous to you and your family’s health. To diagnose a mold problem, it is absolutely necessary that you have a professional laboratory analysis performed. We at EDC Professional Home Inspections

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Is your pool leaking? How do you know?
November 5, 2014

Is your pool leaking? How do you know?

Is Your Pool Leaking? Recently I have been fielding quite a few questions about pool leaks. Water loss from your pool is somewhat expected this time of year because of evaporation. Even with the occasional rain fall, it is not enough to make up the amount of water that’s naturally being removed. The amount of

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Great advise from Realtor(c).org
June 27, 2014

Great advise from Realtor(c).org

Here is an article with sound advice for obtaining a Home Inspection.  In Florida inspectors are required to be licensed and insured, however unlicensed activity is still occurring and causing problems. Kelly Richardson, June 2014, “Know Your Inspector”  Realtor.org article. Recently we found one of our competitors offering extremely low pricing.  We also found several

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Home Inspector reputation
March 21, 2014

Home Inspector reputation

Hi All. I just read this article in the National Association of Realtors newsletter. I agree with the Realtors on this one that an inspectors reputation, of which expertise and thoroughness, is key to referring them to customers. Realtors sometimes get a bad rap when they refer a Home Inspector. There are many opinions floating

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Windows: Energy and Wind
March 21, 2014

Windows: Energy and Wind

How to get Credit for Windows and Doors on Florida Wind Mitigation Inspection? May windows are sold as double pane Low-E efficient windows. Don’t be swayed by a seller stating they are on the Florida Approved Product List. This list includes both impact and non-impact rated openings; windows, doors, and garage doors. Simply being pressure

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Interesting National Association of Realtors article
March 21, 2014

Interesting National Association of Realtors article

Hi folks, I don’t usually post articles with links to other blogs, but this is a great feed about Home Inspections. The Pros know the value of a Professional Home Inspection. Check it out and blog here or there about it. 5 Inspection Problems Buyers Shouldn’t Ignore Home buyers who discover house flaws too late

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Radiant Heat: 5 Hot Reasons to Love It
March 21, 2014

Radiant Heat: 5 Hot Reasons to Love It

By: Wendy Paris Radiant heat warms the body, not the air, producing a toasty feeling that takes the chill out of winter. Hear the silence: Unlike forced air systems, which hum and swoosh, radiant heat systems are quiet–no air echoing through vents or furnaces firing up. Feel the still: Radiant heat transfers heat from tubes

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Save Money by Beefing Up Your Insulation
March 21, 2014

Save Money by Beefing Up Your Insulation

By: Jeanne Huber Beefing up inadequate insulation is one of the quickest energy-payback projects you can do, resulting in lower heating and cooling bills and increased comfort. How to compare different types of insulation On each type of insulation, a label states the R-value per inch, a measure of resistance to heat transfer. The bigger

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