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...
by Matt Hawley | Aug 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
Termite Control in the Home Wood-destroying insects and other organisms can cause serious problems in the wooden structural components of a house, and may go undetected for a long period of time. New Construction All chemical soil treatments, bait systems, and...
by Matt Hawley | Aug 5, 2017 | Commercial Properties
Cost Segregation Studies for Commercial Properties Commercial property inspectors, as well as investors who have recently acquired or are building a commercial property, should know about the advantages of having a cost segregation study (or CSS) performed for their...
by Matt Hawley | Aug 5, 2017 | Commercial Properties
Commercial Property: Buy or Rent? So, you’ve moved your business from your home into a retail or commercial space, but now you’re stuck paying rent. Frustrating as it may seem, it may be in your best interests to continue paying for the right to use someone else’s...
by Matt Hawley | Aug 4, 2017 | Homeowner Tips
Reasons Home Sellers Should Replace Their HVAC System When you are selling your home, you need to make a lot of decisions about balancing costs against the amount you will sell for and the length of time your home will be on the market. With each improvement,...
