THE DAMNGOOD GUIDE
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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How a Home Inspection Helps You Buy with More Clarity
Understand what a Pre-Purchase Inspection can tell you, how to use the report and which questions to resolve before closing.
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Five New Construction Issues to Discuss Before Closing
Roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and finish concerns: understand what an independent new construction inspection can document and how to discuss findings with your builder.
Read the guideHow Pre-Listing Inspections Help Sellers Prepare
Learn how a pre-listing inspection helps sellers review property conditions, prepare records and plan next steps before putting a Florida home on the market.
Read the guideHow a 4 Point Inspection Relates to Home Insurance
Understand what a 4 Point Inspection documents, what your insurer decides and how to prepare the information needed for your property’s insurance review.
Read the guideWind Mitigation: Document Features Before Estimating Savings
Learn how wind mitigation reports document home features and why insurance credits and savings depend on the insurer and the specific property.
Read the guidePre-Listing Inspections: Give Buyers Clearer Information
Use a pre-listing inspection to give buyers clearer property information, document repairs and prepare for questions without promising a particular sale outcome.
Read the guideBuying in a Changing South Florida Market
Buying in South Florida? Use current local market information, inspection findings and your contract deadlines to evaluate the individual property.
Read the guideBuild a Hurricane Emergency Kit for Your Household
Build a hurricane supply kit around your household’s water, food, medication, communication and evacuation needs, with safe backup-power planning.
Read the guideHurricane Planning: Know Your Risk and Your Next Step
Plan for hurricane season by checking your evacuation zone, local alerts, household needs and insurance questions before a storm threatens your area.
Read the guideHurricane Readiness: A Practical Household Checklist
Prepare your household and property for hurricane season with a practical checklist for supplies, evacuation, communication and qualified repair help.
Read the guideChoosing Hurricane Protection for Windows and Doors
Compare hurricane protection for windows and doors using approved systems, documented ratings and installation requirements that fit the property.
Read the guideHow Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
Understand what affects the length of a home inspection and how to plan separately for the visit, report delivery and any follow-up evaluations.
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