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Florida Has Different Rules: What to Know About a Home Inspection in Florida

A home inspection in Florida covers the same foundational systems as an inspection anywhere, but the conditions those systems face in Florida are genuinely different from most of the country. The combination of subtropical heat, year-round humidity,…
What Is Included in a Pool Inspection in Bradenton?
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What Is Included in a Pool Inspection in Bradenton?

A swimming pool is a major feature of many Bradenton homes, but it also contains pumps, filters, heaters, electrical components, barriers and finishes that can be expensive to repair. Adding a pool inspection to a home inspection helps buyers…
How Infrared Thermography Helps During a Florida Home Inspection
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How Infrared Thermography Helps During a Florida Home Inspection

Infrared thermography can reveal temperature differences that are not obvious during a visual inspection. Florida Property Group uses this technology as an additional screening tool during full home inspections at no extra charge. It supports…
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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: What Florida Homeowners Need to Know About a 4-Point Inspection

A 4-point inspection is one of those Florida real estate terms that buyers encounter without always understanding. Unlike a standard home inspection, which evaluates every visible and accessible system and component in the home, a 4-point inspection…
How Long Does a Home Inspection Take in Sarasota?

How Long Does a Home Inspection Take in Sarasota?

One of the first questions Sarasota buyers ask is how long a home inspection will take. There is no single answer because the home’s size, age, condition, construction and additional services all affect the appointment. A thorough inspection…
4-Point Inspections in Sarasota: What Homeowners Should Expect

4-Point Inspections in Sarasota: What Homeowners Should Expect

Florida insurance companies often request a 4-point inspection when a Sarasota home reaches a certain age or when a policy is being written or renewed. The report focuses on four major systems: roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. It is limited…
Buying a Home in Bradenton

Know Before You Buy: The Essential Guide to Buying a Home in Bradenton

Buying a home in Bradenton puts buyers in one of the most distinctive real estate markets on Florida's Gulf Coast, and one of the most consequential decisions in that market is understanding what makes properties here different from what most…
What a Wind Mitigation Inspection Checks in Bradenton, Florida

What a Wind Mitigation Inspection Checks in Bradenton, Florida

Wind mitigation inspections are common in Bradenton because insurers use the documented construction features to evaluate how a home may perform during high-wind conditions. The inspection does not pass or fail the house, and savings are not…
Why New Construction Homes in Lakewood Ranch Still Need an Inspection

New-Home Inspection Checklist Before Closing in Lakewood Ranch

Booking the inspection is one part of preparing for a new-home closing. These steps help Lakewood Ranch buyers arrange access, review findings and communicate with the builder before their scheduled walkthrough. For the differences between…
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