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    What Fixes Are Mandatory After a Home Inspection?
    November 20, 2020

    What Fixes Are Mandatory After a Home Inspection?

    The home inspection report came back with a long list of findings. What do you take care of first? What fixes are mandatory after a home inspection?   You’ve finally found your Dream Home! There’s only one problem: the home inspection report. There are a ton of issues that need to be addressed and you’re

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    What Will Fail a Home Inspection?
    September 15, 2020

    What Will Fail a Home Inspection?

    You’ve found a great house and it can be yours…as long as it passes inspection. In this article, we’ll discuss what will fail a home inspection and what to do when serious issues are uncovered.   Making an offer on a house is a huge step in the home buying process, but it’s not quite

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    How to prepare your home for a hurricane
    May 22, 2020

    How to Prepare Your Home For a Hurricane [10 Steps]

    Hurricane season starts on June 1st. Are you ready to weather the storm? Here’s how to prepare your home for a hurricane.   First, a global pandemic; now, hurricane season is upon us. Hurricanes are arguably one of the worst features the Sunshine State has to offer, with torrential rains and wind speeds of 74

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    Are New Home Inspections Necessary?
    April 13, 2020

    Are New Home Inspections Necessary?

    When it comes to construction, “new” doesn’t mean “perfect.” Here’s why new home inspections are just as important as buyer’s inspections.   The home buying process can be strenuous. Not only do you need to find a house that ticks off all your boxes, you need to weed out the ones that require expensive repairs.

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    April 2, 2020

    COVID-19 Update (April 2020)

    As of midnight, April 2, 2020, a “stay-at-home” order will be in effect for the State of Florida to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, “real estate services” are defined as an essential service, so EDC Professional Home Inspections is still in operation. In fact, I’ve fielded multiple calls from insurance companies requesting

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    What to look for when buying a house
    February 17, 2020

    What to Look For When Buying a House (An Inspector’s Guide)

    Do you know how to tell a house with “good bones” from a dud? A professional home inspector does. Here’s what to look for when buying a house.   As a potential new homeowner, you’re about to invest a lot of time, money, and emotions in a new place. Do you know what to look

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    4 Point and Wind Mitigation Inspections: What's The Difference
    December 28, 2019

    4-point and Wind Mitigation Inspection: What’s the Difference?

    At EDC, the most popular inspections among homeowners are the 4 point and wind mitigation inspection. Many homeowners have been told by friends, family, or real estate professionals that they need these inspections, but they might not know why. In fact, you may be confused about why the full-home buyer/seller inspection doesn’t suffice. The truth

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    October 21, 2019

    Home Insurance Inspection Reports: What They Are and Why You Need Them

    Our phone has been ringing off the hook! A major insurance underwriter was forced into receivership and many homeowners risked losing their insurance on November 1, 2019. As a result, homeowners are now scrambling to replace their home insurance coverage and are being asked for certain inspection reports in order to guarantee coverage. At EDC

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    Complete Rental Inspection Guide
    September 17, 2019

    The Complete Rental Inspection Guide

    At first glance, a home may appear flawless, but out-of-sight factors could make a huge difference when it comes to realizing your vision for the property. Sometimes, these defects are uncovered during the initial inspection, but others don’t surface until years down the road. The good news is that there’s a secret weapon that can prevent scary remediation

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    10 Easy Ways to Save Energy in Your Home
    July 18, 2019

    10 Easy Ways to Save Energy in Your Home

    With energy costs increasing 42% in the last decade, we all want to find easy ways to save energy (and money). These 10 energy saving tips will help you keep electric costs down all year.   1. Switch to LED Light Bulbs For around $5, an LED light bulb will save you at least $100 before it needs

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