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How To Negotiate A New Roof When Buying A Home

The moment that you notice something is out of place regarding a roof when you are buying a new home, you should think about negotiating with the seller to fix it. Now, as a buyer,…

Austin HintzeApril 12, 2022

Home Buying

How Home Inspections Will Change After The Pandemic

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate has been on a roller coaster. In March of 2020, it seemed that real estate was going to be at a stand-still. However, that did not last long as…

Austin HintzeAugust 16, 2021

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Home Buying Home Inspection

What Is A Home Inspection?

A home inspection is one of the most important parts in any real estate transaction. Home Inspections help buyers understand what’s going on with a property before they actually purchase it. Without it, buyers risk…

Austin HintzeApril 12, 2021

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How Much Does A Home Inspection Cost? (The Truth)

A quick search of the interwebs can tell you the national average of a home inspection is about $350, according to whatever source the web author is using. However, that number is actually misguided and…

Austin HintzeMarch 29, 2021

Home Buying Podcast

Common Issues With Older Homes

There are many common issues with older homes that consistently raise concerns for home buyers, agents, and home sellers during the real estate transaction. In this episode of Waypoint Real Talk, and on our blog,…

Austin HintzeOctober 9, 2020

Everything you need to know about the home inspection

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Everything You Need To Know About Your Home Inspection

Hi! If you are new to our blogs, my name is Aaron. I am the youngest registered professional inspector in Florida and I am the marketing manager at Waypoint Property Inspection. While I am posting…

Austin HintzeSeptember 1, 2020

Home Buying Roof

How To Negotiate After The Home Inspection

Purchasing a home is a difficult task and a VERY long process. That's why I always recommend working with a Realtor. But, in the event your home inspection shows a damaged roof, you may want…

Austin HintzeAugust 20, 2020

How to read and understand your home inspection report

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How to Read & Understand a Home Inspection Report

As a new home buyer, you have a lot of emotions. Things can be exciting, but you may experience nervousness. This nervousness can definitely stem from the home inspection. However, it does not have to…

Austin HintzeAugust 4, 2020

concrete block vs wood framed pros and cons

Home Buying

Concrete Block Vs. Wood Framed Homes (Pros, Cons, & Myths)

So if you are buying a home, should you purchase a concrete block or wood framed home? Well, there are pros and cons to both and we have broken down each side on this article.…

Austin HintzeJuly 15, 2020

Home Buying New Construction

7 Things to Know When Buying a Brand New Home

If you are interested in buying a new home, there are some critical things you should know. While the transaction is almost the same as a regular home purchase, new construction can be so much…

Austin HintzeJune 23, 2020