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 to Choose a Home Inspector
Choose a home inspector by checking the assigned person’s license, agreed scope, report explanation, communication and property-specific experience.
Read the guideBoca Raton Home Inspections: Questions About Common Concerns
Prepare for a Boca Raton home inspection with questions about moisture, roof history, major systems, access and the property’s repair records.
Read the guide11-Month Warranty Inspection: Plan Before Your Builder Deadline
Plan an 11-month warranty inspection around your actual builder warranty, notice requirements and deadlines, with time to review and submit findings.
Read the guideWhat Disaster Lessons Can Teach Us About Property Preparedness
Use disaster lessons to ask better property-preparation questions while keeping hurricane, flood and wildfire risks separate and locally relevant.
Read the guideFive Practical Home-Maintenance Checks
Start a practical home-maintenance routine with equipment instructions, visible checks, repair records and qualified help when a concern needs evaluation.
Read the guidePreparing to Sell: What a Pre-Listing Inspection Can Do
Learn how a pre-listing inspection helps sellers prepare for condition questions, gather repair records and plan further evaluation before listing.
Read the guideNew Construction: Arrange an Inspection Before Closing
Arrange an independent new-construction inspection before closing, confirm builder access and allow time to review findings and request follow-up.
Read the guideChoosing an Inspector for a Parkland Home with Complex Features
Choose an inspector for a Parkland home by listing its complex features, confirming scope and identifying any separate specialist evaluations.
Read the guideTownhome Inspections: Clarify Access and Shared Responsibilities
Plan a townhome inspection by clarifying accessible areas, shared systems, association responsibilities and records relevant to your purchase.
Read the guideHome Inspection and Appraisal: Two Different Questions
Learn how a home inspection and appraisal answer different questions about condition and value, and confirm what your purchase and lender require.
Read the guideBuying a Home or a Classic Car: Choose the Right Inspection
Buying a home or classic car? Match the inspection to the asset, choose the appropriate professional and understand the agreed evaluation’s scope.
Read the guidePlanning a Home Inspection in Palm Beach County
Prepare for a Palm Beach County home inspection with the property details, access arrangements, questions and deadlines needed for a useful evaluation.
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