by Matt Hawley | Nov 25, 2019 | Home Safety
Homes built between approximately 1965 and 1973, single-strand (solid) aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for copper branch-circuit wiring in residential electrical systems due to the sudden escalating price of copper. After a decade of use by homeowners and...
by Matt Hawley | Jan 22, 2019 | Brevard County Real Estate
Misconceptions About the Common Crack Most stucco homes through-out Brevard County and Florida in general have stucco cracks. I see them on most of the homes I inspect on a regular basis. In most cases these cracks are normal. Although normal, they should be...
by Matt Hawley | Jan 17, 2019 | Brevard County Real Estate
If you are buying a home built prior to 1970 it will more than likely have cast iron waste lines. Cast iron pipes often have internal corrosion that results in leaking and clogging, or cracks that cause leaking within the units. Soil PH and corrosive chemicals and...
by Matt Hawley | Jan 17, 2019 | Real Estate Investing
Multi-Family Insurance Coverage for your Investment Property As you know, multi-family dwellings are different than many traditional properties. Multifamily dwellings often include shared kitchens, multiple bathrooms, and bedrooms that have walls in-between them. You...
by Matt Hawley | Dec 25, 2018 | Homeowner Tips
Between approximately 1965 and 1973, single-strand (solid) aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for copper branch-circuit wiring in residential electrical systems due to the sudden escalating price of copper. After a decade of use by property owners and...
by Matt Hawley | Dec 12, 2018 | Brevard County Real Estate
The thermal imaging cameras used today are based on technology that was originally developed for the military. Infrared technology provides the ability to see and target opposing forces through the dark of night or across a smoke-covered battlefield. The properties...
by Matt Hawley | Nov 28, 2018 | Commercial Properties, Homeowner Tips
Polybutylene (PB) was a plastic manufactured between 1978 and mid-1995 for use as piping in home plumbing systems. It was inexpensive and offered plenty of advantages over other materials, such as flexibility, ease of installation, resistance to freezing. Pipes made...
by Matt Hawley | Nov 21, 2018 | Homeowner Tips
What’s a Four Point Inspection Anyway? Four Point Inspection: A 4-pont inspection is requested by your insurance company based on the age of the home. Typically homes 25 years or older will require a 4-point inspection. The purpose of the inspection is to determine if...
by Matt Hawley | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Wind mitigation is the implementation of certain building techniques in order to limit damage caused by intense winds we can get in Brevard County. The Space Coast is a great place to live. But living along the coast leaves us more susceptible to hurricanes. This...
by Matt Hawley | Aug 6, 2017 | Homeowner Tips
Septic Systems There are many areas in Brevard County, that have septic systems and some of these areas have city sewer options. It’s important to find out if the home you are buying is on a septic system. Get all maintenance records from the seller if the...
