chrisgriffith on May 6th, 2009

Chinese Drywall Checklist
I received the contents of this post in an email and thought the signs of Chinese Drywall was so well documented that it was worth sharing on the blog.  The photo examples are superb.  If you suspect your home has Chinese drywall you may find a few ways to self test the home [...]

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chrisgriffith on September 18th, 2008

 

Fixer Upper or Money Pit?
You can’t judge a book by its cover and you can’t judge the condition of a home just by how it looks either. 
 
Ask any real estate agent that has been in business for a while the most unusual tale they can share about a home inspection.  The stories will run the [...]

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chrisgriffith on September 10th, 2008

Outta State Plates Bonita Bound
Just another day today was.  That’s the best I can do in Yoda speak.  What’s even more stupid is the fact that I don’t *do* Star Wars.  Sorry Mr. Spielberg.  I think I picked up a little of Yoda rip off from Space Balls.  Mel Brooks is more my cup o [...]

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chrisgriffith on June 16th, 2008

What is Your Source for Bonita Springs Real Estate Advice?
There are a few things you can learn about the Bonita Springs real estate market by not talking to a real estate agent.  Sure a real estate agent can tell you how things are and how good or bad the market is but there are other [...]

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chrisgriffith on May 12th, 2008

The Naples Lemon House
The last few Friday’s I’ve run photos of mailboxes for the “mailbox series” on my blog. Occasionally I’ll go out for a drive or just take a turn down a street to see if I can find a candidate for a post. While driving through the Vanderbilt and the [...]

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chrisgriffith on May 5th, 2008

As-Is with The Right To Inspect | Bonita Springs Real Estate
Sometimes homes in Bonita Springs are sold “As-Is”.  What is an “As-Is” sale?  Well, it’s kind of what it sounds like.  Typically the purchase offer is written on an “As-Is” language specific contract which also gives the buyer the right to have the home or [...]

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