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Wind Mitigation Inspections

Wind Mitigation Inspections: How They Protect Your Home and Could Save on Insurance

If your home is in an area exposed to strong winds or storms, you may have heard of wind mitigation inspections but aren’t entirely sure what they involve. A wind mitigation inspection evaluates the features of your home that help it withstand…
Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season

7 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season

Living in Florida comes with plenty of sunshine, but also the reality of hurricane season each year. From June through November, there’s always the question: when will the next storm hit? That’s why preparing your home before a hurricane…
Get Your Home Ready to Sell

8 Unique Ways to Get Your Home Ready to Sell by Spring

Spring is one of the busiest times of the year for the real estate market. Buyers are eager to find their dream home. If you’re planning to sell this spring, it’s time to think beyond the basics and create an irresistible first impression.…
Home Inspection in Florida

Why a Home Inspection in Florida Is More Important Than Ever

Buying a home in Florida is exciting: sun, sand, and a tropical lifestyle. But that same climate that draws people here also brings unique risks — from intense heat and humidity to hurricanes and heavy storms. That’s why getting a professional…
Storm

How Your Smart Home Can Help You Prepare for the Next Big Storm

As high-tech as our modern homes have become, we’re still at the mercy of Mother Nature every time the next big storm rolls through. While there’s not much you can do to put a stop to strong winds, power outages, and flooding, the right smart home tech can give you a leg up in keeping your home protected in the midst of an emergency.
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Pet-Borne Diseases in the Home

Every year, tens of thousands of Americans contract diseases from their pets. Combine that with the fact that 85 million U.S. families (or 68% of all households) own at least one pet, and you’ve got a reason to be concerned. Though they are rare, these pet-borne diseases – known as zoonotic diseases – range from salmonella to the plague, and can be contracted directly or indirectly. Luckily, there are simple measures that homeowners can take to ensure their family's and their pet's health.
seller pre-listing inspection

Seller’s Pre-Listing Inspection

Eventually, your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first.
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Choosing the Right Home Inspector

Buying a home? It’s probably the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the value of the home being inspected. The additional cost of hiring an InterNACHI-Certified Professional Inspector® is almost insignificant.
10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home

10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home

Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Of course, for homeowners who want to take advantage of the most up-to-date knowledge and systems in home energy efficiency, InterNACHI energy auditors can perform in-depth testing to find the best energy solutions for your particular home.
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