I've got that sinking feeling...

Dan - I would like to think all my peers would do this. Thank you!

Kat - Prep always makes your work easier! Thanks!!

Mark - Insurance companies have gone off the deep end here in Florida. It all started in late 1990's when Hurricane Andrew destroyed south Florida. Lots of Insurance companies refused to offer renewals, so the State had to start their own Insurance Company called Citizen's. It's a mess! Now, the sink hole companies are taking advantage, especially of seniors by selling them work that may or may not be needed. Like you said, one neighbor has it done and everybody else in the neighborhood thinks they need it too. Mess!

Paula - Thank you very much! Have a great day!

Kathy - Thank you, you are right. 

Gary - That is true, especially when the water is drawn away during a dry spell. Last year we hit freezing temps during this time and the strawberry farmer had to run their sprinklers overnight to protect the strawberries from freezing and they ended up causing a huge sink hole... right in their own fields!

Anna - You are too kind... but I like your thinking :-)

Tammie - Thank you so much!

Jill - Yes, that was sad and extremely bazaar! It's still on the news every day, they are tearing the house down at that location.

Hella - Yep, hire your self someone who will do a thorough background check on the property, especially if it's a bank owned foreclosure!

Christine - I would think so too, this was a very young couple, maybe their first home... can you imagine the nightmare?

Joan - I sure hope so! It is very satisfying to me to know that I was able to help them and educate then at the same time.

John - Thank you... granite would be an awesome base!

Christine - Thanks, yes they seemed surprised, shocked, and very appreciative all at the same time. Dreams shattered? yes, but even more-so if they bought it and lost it to a sink hole!

Sarah & Les - You are too kind... thank you!

Wayne - It is not in the SOP here either, but I always do it. Sometimes it is nothing and once in a while you can dig up some interesting information! You almost always get the names, phone numbers, and addresses for the contractors that did work on the house whether it be a re-roof, pool installation or anything.

Pamela - Just as one of our builders say here, "It's Included"

Jay - And here I thought YOU were da man! It's not a title search, it's a building permit search, every permit pulled up on the property is stored in a data base that is public information. I'm sure you could do that there in 'Ol Virginny!

I hope I might... I hope I may!

Richie - You gotta believe that it was just his time to go.... no way to rationalize!

Frank - Thank you for your comments. The house was a foreclosure owned by Fannie Mae. I would encourage you to Join Active Rain... as you can see, there is much to be learned here by sharing of information!

Ed - Thank you... and for the little note as well. Bazaar...lol, duh!

Rebecca - I think all was happy, I got an email today that Fannie Mae refunded the deposit and they are moving on.

Robert - Thank you! And you are right, they have already called me to do the new house they found :-)

Valerie - Yes they did!! In fact I have already scheduled an inspection on another house they found.

Toni - No it does not! At least we have a means of discovering things like this, another reason that you absolutely should have a Home Inspection!