Grant Doutt

Let me be straight with you. Right now in Clermont, homes are sitting on the market an average of 40 days. Inventory is climbing. Buyers have options — more options than they've had in years. And when a buyer has options, they get selective. They walk through your listing, they stay quiet, and they move on. They don't tell your agent what bothered them. They just leave. Home for sale and on market over 40 days As a Certified Master Inspector with thousands of inspections performed right here...

Solar power is booming across Florida, and for good reason. With abundant sunshine and rising energy costs, more homeowners than ever are installing solar systems to slash utility bills and boost property values. But here’s the catch: when it comes time to buy, sell, or appraise a solar-equipped home, most standard home inspections fall short. They might “work around” the panels, but they don’t truly evaluate the system’s health, performance, or long-term value. That’s exactly why Four...

We’ve all seen them: the gleaming white kitchens, the trendy "luxury" vinyl plank flooring, and that fresh-paint smell that masks a world of secrets. In Clermont and across Central Florida housing markets, "flipping" houses has become a sport. But as someone who spent years as a drywall finisher and rough frame carpenter before becoming a Certified Master Inspector , I can tell you: if it looks too perfect, it’s time to look closer. In the industry, we call it "putting lipstick on a pig."...