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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11-Month Warranty Inspection: When to Book and What to Prepare
Plan your Florida builder warranty inspection: when to book, what it costs and what to prepare before submitting concerns to your builder.
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.
Read the guideCondo Inspections: The Unit, Shared Systems and Records
Understand the difference between a condo unit inspection, shared-building records and specialized structural evaluations before making a purchase.
Read the guide4 Point Inspections for Homeowners Insurance: What to Confirm
Confirm your insurer’s current 4 Point Inspection requirements, prepare system records and understand the report’s purpose before booking.
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