Notes from the field
Plain answers about Florida homes
What I see on inspections in St. Augustine and St. John's County, written for the people who have to live in the house afterward. Two new posts a month.
First-time buyers
2026-09-08
6 min read
Should Florida first-time buyers waive the inspection?
In a competitive offer, waiving the inspection looks like the easy concession. Here is what you are actually giving up, and the middle path most buyers do not know about.
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Maintenance
2026-09-08
7 min read
Hurricane season roof and drainage checklist
Wind gets the headlines. Water does most of the damage. A walk-around you can do in an afternoon, and the four items worth paying someone to fix before the next named storm.
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Maintenance
2026-09-08
8 min read
A seasonal maintenance calendar for Florida homes
Northern maintenance calendars do not fit a climate with two seasons, salt air, and ten months of air conditioning. Here is the version that does.
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