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What a Bradenton Home Inspection Found in a Brand-New 2026 Home

A new home can look perfect during the final walkthrough and still have defects hidden behind the finishes. During a recent Bradenton home inspection, Florida Property Group inspected a single-family home built in 2026. Despite being brand new,…
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10 Common New-Construction Defects Found in Lakewood Ranch Homes

New construction can look perfect during a final walkthrough, but a new home is still the result of hundreds of materials, trades and installation steps coming together on a tight schedule. Even reputable builders and skilled subcontractors…
Why New Construction Homes in Lakewood Ranch Still Need a Home Inspection

New-Construction Inspection Stages in Lakewood Ranch

Buying a newly built home in Lakewood Ranch is exciting. Everything looks fresh, the finishes are new, and the builder has completed multiple quality-control checks. Even so, new does not automatically mean defect-free. A qualified home inspector…
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How long does a home inspection take?

“Oh wow, it takes that long?” That’s a common reaction we hear when we tell clients that a typical home inspection can take around 2-3 hours. There’s a common misconception that home inspectors just breeze through houses with a clipboard,…

Home Renovation Inspection: Why You Should Get One?

Many homeowners choose to renovate their homes for various reasons. Be it to give it a new look, increase property value, address safety concerns, or just simply fulfill their specific needs.  Renovation is always great for your home, but…
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New Construction Home Inspection: Why Is It Necessary?

The question of having a new construction home inspection performed can seem a little weird.  After all, you hired a quality builder to craft your home, the city inspectors already came by and signed off on it.  But one of the biggest…
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Condo Home Inspection: Everything Buyers Need To Know

Condos are the new hot sellers in the real estate marketplace. So much so that Palm Beach realtors are reporting a 5% increase in condo sales in 2023 alone.  In fact, be it a first-time buyer or a multiple-property owner, condos are preferred…
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Do Lenders Require a Home Inspection? 

Mortgages are becoming one of the most popular ways to finance a new home. So much so that Bankrate figures suggest over 1.52 million households took a residential loan in the last quarter of 2022.  And for obvious reasons as lenders have…
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