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Good Home Inspection Tips for Sellers
As markets tighten, sellers may need to compromise with buyers on issues found during the home inspection. Sellers can proactively prepare the property before listing their homes on the market.
Tenant Complaints and How to Solve Them
Understanding common complaints and how to troubleshoot the issues will prepare you to deal with difficult situations. Owning rental properties offers a way to earn extra income on a long-term investment. Position yourself for success with tenants.
How to Boost Your Rental or Airbnb Properties
One way to boost your rental property is with added curb appeal. After all, you only get one chance to make a first impression, including online. However, you want more than a pretty picture. The property's actual condition needs to match the expectations set by the online images.
Getting to Know Your Home Inspector
The experts at Kenco Home Inspections serve customers in Southeast Florida. We offer general home inspections and specialized inspections. Contact us for more details regarding our home inspection services.
How Are Changes in the Housing Market Impacting the Economy
As home inspectors, the Kenco Home Inspection team is on the front lines of the housing real estate market. We work with many clients in the process of buying or selling their homes. Therefore, we think keeping tabs on the ever-changing house market is essential.
What Is a Septic Inspection, and When Do I Need One?
Septic systems are essential parts of our homes. They remove waste from toilets, sinks, washing machines, and other drains in the home. If they aren't working correctly, sewage can back up and create a cesspool in the ground near the septic tank or cause a backup into the house.
A septic tank inspection gives homeowners peace of mind that their tank is working correctly or requires service to maintain or restore proper function.
How To Personalize a New Tract Home
Often homes in communities with tract homebuilders don’t give buyers options, like paint colors, flooring, light fixtures, and other details. The house comes predesigned and can feel cookie-cutter.
It’s normal to want to personalize your home. Thankfully, you don’t need to rip up your new floors or make other significant changes. Instead, focus on areas where you can make DIY changes at an affordable budget.
Outdoor Firepit Safety Tips
Sitting around an outdoor fire pit sets the perfect summer backyard scene. People of all ages enjoy time around the fire, including making s'mores and connecting with conversation. Yet, it's essential to keep everyone safe. Practice fire safety to prevent burns and fire damage.
4 Tips to Maximize Your Florida Garage Door
In Southeast Florida, homeowners not only want garage doors to look great and function well but also need the doors to hold up to high winds. At Kenco Home Inspections, we care about your home. Here are a few tips to improve your garage door.
Does Your Home Need A Four-Point Inspection?
Most insurance companies in Florida require a four-point inspection for homes built over 30 years ago. The inspection covers four critical areas of the house and is for insurance purposes only.
The Florida Insurance Crisis Means You Need a Four-Point Inspection and Wind Mitigation Inspection
Hurricane season started just in time for several Florida insurance companies to send cancellation notices to thousands of homeowners. Unfortunately, homeowners have a quick turnaround time to find new insurance coverage. Many homeowners will need a four-point inspection and wind mitigation inspection to secure new coverage.
Why Home Inspections Are Essential for New Construction
Home inspections are essential for new construction. They ensure that the building meets local codes and regulations and provides valuable information about the home's condition.
What to Do If You Find Moisture in Your Home
Homeowners in Southeast Florida must deal with high humidity levels. Whether from excess humidity in the air, frequent storms, or water leaks, moisture damage creates expenses for repairs and poses health risks.
What Are Three Important Items to Consider During Your Home Inspection?
Home inspections are essential to ensure that the property has no significant issues. They also provide valuable information to buyers and sellers alike. Here are three things to look out for when inspecting a home.
How To Get Rid of Termites
Termites are one of the worst pests around. They eat away at wood and other materials, causing significant damage to homes and businesses. If left unchecked, termite infestations can cause severe structural problems.
How to Save Money on Home Renovations
Home renovations add value and appeal to your property. However, remodeling projects aren't cheap. The key is to know ways to save money without compromising on the desired results.
Spruce Up Your Living Space this Spring
Spring is the perfect time to clear clutter, clean up your home and yard, and take care of simple maintenance tasks. While living in Southeast Florida means mostly good weather throughout the year, spring is still a good time marker for home care.
DIY or Hire a Pro for Home Improvement Projects?
As home inspectors, we've seen outstanding quality on home improvement projects. Unfortunately, we've also seen home improvement disasters. In our experience, it works best to do the job right. Otherwise, you'll need to make repairs before you sell. You can also cause costly damage to your home for poor completion of projects.
Spring Is In the Air! Six Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Millions of people in the United States suffer from seasonal allergies. Higher pollen counts lead to hay fever during the spring, which causes sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, coughing, and other symptoms. While the CDC recommends staying indoors with windows closed to reduce seasonal allergy symptoms, the EPA identifies that indoor air quality is worse than outdoor air quality.
Do You Need a Pool Inspection When Purchasing a Home?
A swimming pool offers fun entertainment and adds value to your property. However, pools also come with some risks. If you don't inspect them properly, you might end up paying too much or even buying a house with a dangerous pool.