The "As Is" Real Estate Contract Defined In short, this contract sells the home in its existing condition. This means all regular defects are carried over to the next buyer after the home sale. Furthermore,…
Next Steps After Going Under Contract on Your Home Purchase Securing Escrow Escrow is a small deposit on the home during the contract process which is usually about $1,000 to 3% of the total purchase…
Purchasing a home can be a daunting task. If you have never gone through the process before, it can make it that much more stressful. So what are some questions you should ask the home…
Stopping a Roof Leak in the Rain Perhaps it is raining hard, there is a hurricane, or you just have to wait for a professional to come and fix the roof leak. What are the…
How long will your roof last in Florida? (Asphalt Shingle) Today, we will take a deep dive into two main types of roofing material to find out life expectancy and roof lifespan. Those two types…
I cannot stress this enough. Read this entire blog... it's worth your time, promise. :) . - "In fact, a home inspection saves the average buyer around $14,000 on their home purchase." Home Inspection Cost Home inspection fees are typically…
Cloth covered wires in homes were typically installed in homes from 1920's to the 1960's. Cloth covered wiring is still prevalent in today's homes when homeowners are unaware of the fire hazards or already have…
Looking for the ultimate home maintenance schedule and checklist for Florida homes? Well here it is! This checklist is mainly designed for Florida homes due to the weather, environment and seasonality. Monthly Test your GFCI…
As a third series to our issues with electrical panels, we are going to follow up with Challenger panels. Challenger panels practically have the same fire hazards as the Federal Pacific and Sylvania panel, but…
OUTLINE: Commonly installed in 1970's. Failures that could lead to fires and shock ceased production. Bus bars corrode easily and can melt to breakers. If you read our previous blog on FPE or Federal Pacific…