About inspectors, appraisers and other nosy people - 04/09/11 02:15 PM
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When buying or selling a home a bunch of nosy people may creep around trying to gather all kinds of information. We are talking about inspections and appraisals. Who are all these guys, and what is the difference between a home inspector, building inspector, property appraiser or county property appraiser? And what is an appraisal vs. CMA?
Let us start with the Building Inspector first. He is a licensed official, employed by the building department of the city or county. His foremost job is to enforce the application of … (3 comments)

The risk of remodeling your home in Venice Florida without a proper permit - 04/05/11 03:28 PM
Some people always need to learn it the hard way …and one of our sellers recently did so too. This blog is about permits, cutting corners and (not) saving money. Although, you can save a lot of money when you are handy and know how to swing a hammer, when it comes to “major home modifications” you need to think twice what you are doing.
 
If you don’t ever want to sell your home, or if you are sure that you will never have an insurance claim, you may get along with your “none permitted” roof replacement (unless a “nice” … (6 comments)

Questions you need to ask before buying a Condo in Sarasota or Venice FL - 04/01/11 05:01 PM
Okay, you have found your dream condo in Florida. A cute place nestled into lush landscaping, and the emerald green water of the Gulf of Mexico is shimmering through the trees. You are so excited because the price is right, and you can already picture yourself relaxing in a hammock among swaying palm trees. How wonderful can life be?
 
I don’t want to let it rain on your parade, but hold everything for a minute – you got to do some homework first if you don’t want to get stuck with a lemon for the rest of your lifetime. There … (2 comments)

 
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