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Newest · 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08

2026-11-08 · Fort Myers Beach · 8 min read

What Should You Check About the Plumbing Before Buying a Home on Fort Myers Beach?

On a barrier island, the plumbing carries a home's storm history as much as its age. Here is what to check on Fort Myers Beach before you commit: the supply pipes, the drain lines, where the water heater sits, the pipes running under an elevated home, and the permits behind any repair.

2026-11-08 · Estero · 7 min read

How Do You Check a Home's Permit History Before Buying in Estero?

In Estero, a home's permit record can sit in two places: the Village of Estero for recent work, and Lee County for work permitted before 2016. Here is where to look, what to look for, what a title search leaves out, and when to do it.

2026-11-07 · Bonita Springs · 8 min read

What Should You Check About Hurricane Shutters and Impact Windows Before Buying a Home in Bonita Springs?

Storm protection on a Bonita Springs home affects the insurance quote, the work you do before every storm and what you may spend after closing. Here is what to check before you buy: what covers each opening, the paperwork that proves it is rated, the permits, the garage door and the community's rules.

2026-11-07 · Fort Myers Beach · 8 min read

What Should You Check About the Generator Before Buying a Home on Fort Myers Beach?

When a Fort Myers Beach listing mentions a generator, that tells you very little on its own. Here is what to check before you buy: what kind it is and what it powers, the fuel and where it is stored, how high it sits above flood water, the permits and service record, salt air wear, and who looks after the generator in a condo building.

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