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Articles by Fred Rodrigues
Practical answers for buying, owning, building and insuring a Florida home. Choose the question that matches your next decision.
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4 Point Inspection in Florida: Updated Summer 2026 Guide for Agents and Buyers
A plain-English Florida guide real estate agents can share with buyers: what a 4 Point Inspection covers, what it does not cover, and why it does not replace a Pre-Purchase Inspection.
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How to Explain Inspection Findings to Homebuyers
Help buyers understand the home without minimizing findings, promising repairs or treating generic online figures as a property estimate.
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Your Inspector Didn’t Kill the Deal
Help buyers understand inspection findings, ask useful follow-up questions and choose their next step without pressure or promised seller concessions.
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Should You Add a Sewer Scope Inspection Before Buying?
Understand what a sewer camera inspection can show, how access affects the scope, and when findings need a plumber’s evaluation before buying a home.
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Choosing a Builder’s Warranty Inspection Company
Choose an inspector for a builder’s warranty deadline, document observed concerns and prepare a clear builder conversation without assuming warranty coverage.
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A Florida Roof’s Age Is Only Part of Its Story
A warranty period or estimated lifespan cannot tell you the current condition of an individual roof. Look at condition, repair history and the requirements for your property.
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Shingle Roof Concerns Florida Homeowners Should Understand
Learn what visible shingle-roof concerns can mean, what an inspection cannot establish and how to plan qualified roofing follow-up safely.
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New Construction Inspection Issues to Discuss with Your Builder
Understand common new-construction inspection concerns, what an independent inspection can document, and how to prepare for your builder walkthrough.
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Wind Mitigation Inspections and Potential Insurance Credits
Learn how a wind mitigation report documents home features for insurer review, and why credits, upgrade costs and grant eligibility require separate confirmation.
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Top Tips for Selecting Commercial Property Inspectors Nearby
Finding the right commercial property inspector nearby can be tricky. This guide offers essential tips to help make the best choice for your needs.
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Tips for Choosing Swimming Pool Leak Detection Services
Need help with swimming pool leak detection? Find effective tips to choose the right services near you and keep your pool in perfect shape!
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Five HVAC Concerns to Discuss Before Choosing Duct Cleaning
Dust, odors and uneven comfort deserve attention. They do not, by themselves, establish that duct cleaning is the right service for your home.
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