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Environmental Services

Demand for Healthier Building Options Drives the Rediscovery of Ceramic Tile

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If you’ve ever had new carpeting installed in your house and found yourself suffering from a nagging cough for days afterward, you’ve experienced the effect some home improvement materials can have on your health. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can be a significant health concern, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Concentrations of VOCs can be […]

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What’s the Best Floor for Your High-Traffic Home?

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From high-heeled shoes to dog paws and kitchen spills, your home’s flooring faces tough challenges every day. When it comes to choosing a floor that will stand up to today’s hyper-active households, experts recommend laminate for its low-maintenance, realistic beauty and durability. But savvy shoppers should keep in mind that not all laminates are created […]

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HELP ENSURE SUCCESS IN YOUR SALES…LOOK FOR THE GUY WITH THE TIE!

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After spending forty-five successful years in the insurance industry, Scott Ables jumped to the real-estate side by joining Residential Inspector of America as our Business Development Director. You might recognize him as the “Guy with the Tie” that visits your agency on a regular basis. If you know him, you also probably know he has […]

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What’s Super-Single Dad and Certified Master Inspector Austin Barbour and His Boys Been up to Lately?

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Austin reports “nothing terribly exciting has happen over the last few months except events with my boys Dylan and Tyler, it’s really been great.” Austin and the boys went to SeaWorld for the first time last month, then down to Legoland for a nice get away weekend. Other recent adventures of the Barbour Boys have […]

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Energy Audits

Let the Jacksonville Sun Shine in with an “Enlightened Roof”

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Enlightenment isn’t just a state of mind – it can also be an important energy-saving state of being for your home’s roof. By “enlightening” your roof, you can use less energy, save money, and dress up the interior of your home at the same time. All roofs protect us, and the interiors of our homes, […]

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Increase Your Home Value, Simple Ways to Improve the Exterior of Your Home without Breaking the Budget

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Whether you want to prepare your outdoor spaces for entertaining or you’re trying to make a great first impression on home buyers, now is the time to get the outside looking great. From fixing up the deck on the front porch to adding some colorful flowers to the landscaping, there are plenty of elements to […]

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Four Simple Ways to Modernize Your Home Decor

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If you’re like many people, your home interior could likely use some updating. But you don’t need to hire a professional designer to modernize your home decor. No matter how much of a decorating novice you may be, a few simple updates can give new life to your living space and bring your home to […]

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Selling Your Home Out of Season? A Great Deck Makes a Difference

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In a perfect world, no one would ever have to face the challenge of trying to sell a house when there’s snow on the ground and the trees are bare. In reality, people have to sell and buy homes throughout the year. While winter may not be the optimum season to showcase your landscaping, there […]

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Around Town

Say ‘THANK YOU’ with Oktoberfest Jacksonville!

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What’s the easiest way for you to say ‘Thank You’ to your favorite friends, customers, builders and affiliates in Jacksonville? Invite them to attend Oktoberfest Jacksonville for FREE on Friday Oct 12th!It came to me in a vision. The answer to the marketing question that has perplexed real estate professionals since The Flintstones bought their […]

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Sample Reports (What to Expect from an Inspection by RIA)

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  At Residential Inspector of America, we pride ourselves on exceeding the expectations of our clients.  We are happy to offer scheduling 7 days per week, and we have staff available 24/7 to assist you!  Additionally, here are a few amazing features of our distinguished services:  We have over 25 years of experience! We have […]

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