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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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    August 8, 2019

    DIY HVAC Maintenance Checklist

    Here in Central Florida, our air conditioners go through a lot. Summer temps can reach well into the 90’s and stay there from May through September. Which is why proper HVAC maintenance is so important. You rely on your central air conditioner to keep you cool and comfortable during the summer and warm and cozy

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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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    Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
    June 4, 2019

    EDC’s Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

    Summer is coming, and the Farmer’s Almanac says it’s going to be an extra hot one. Is your home ready to take on the heat of summer? Here in Central Florida, are summers are brutal. Make sure your home is in pristine shape with our one-stop summer home maintenance checklist.   Check Your Air Conditioner There’s nothing

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    4 Point Inspection vs Buyers Inspection (Do I Need Both?)
    May 21, 2019

    4 Point Inspection vs Buyer’s Inspection (Do I Need Both?)

    We’ve had a busy year with real estate trading hands. With so much action in the market, we get lots of questions from new homeowners regarding their home inspections. One of the most common questions I get is: What is a 4 point inspection and does it satisfy the need for a real estate inspection?

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    How to improve your move-in/move-out inspection process
    March 14, 2019

    How to Improve Your Move-In/Move-Out Inspection Process

    Move-in/move-out inspections are a standard part of the process whenever a rental property changes tenants. As the property owner, you want to make sure the apartment, house, or condo is in good condition for the next family, and a move-out inspection is the best way to ensure that. Or—in a worst case scenario—the move-out inspection

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    Termite inspections 101
    October 16, 2018

    Termite Inspection 101

    If you’re a homeowner, you’re probably concerned about termites. The words “termite infestation” bring up distressing images of crumbling wood, squirmy bugs, and those awful fumigation tents. But, while termites are one of the most destructive household pests, the good news is you can prevent extensive damage if you catch the infestation early enough. If

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    What do home inspectors look for?
    September 13, 2018

    What Do Home Inspectors Look For?

    If you’re buying a home, you might be wondering about the home inspection process. Maybe you found the perfect home and you’re wondering if it will pass inspection. Maybe you’re wondering whether you’ll have to pay a lot of money to repair any issues after you move in (or, worse still, whether you’ll have to

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    What is a wind mitigation inspection?
    August 23, 2018

    What Is a Wind Mitigation Inspection?

    If you’ve owned real estate in Central Florida for more than a few years, your insurance company might have suggested that you get a wind mitigation inspection or asked to see a wind mitigation inspection report. But what is a wind mitigation inspection, exactly? Also known as “windstorm inspections,” this quick, affordable process can help

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    August 1, 2018

    The Importance of Finding a Realtor

    2008 was a rough year for real estate. Some realtors and mortgage lenders were putting people into homes with nothing more than a driver’s license. Approvals were based on income levels rather than credit. New realtors flooded the market to cash in on the money that was rolling in. As a result, lots of people

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