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Florida homeowners are often forced to choose between making home repairs right away, and putting them off until money is available to get them done. Thing is, aside from the big ones – like oh, your front door falling off – how the heck to you know which repairs can be held off until your cash situation improves?
Prioritizing Florida Home Repairs
The home repairs you really want to nip in the bud are the ones that can really bite you in the keester if you leave them unattended. They may cost you some money up front – maybe even more than you think you can pull together at first – but trust me when I tell you: No mater how much they cost you right now – these repairs will absolutely be more expensive if you don’t tackle them now.
I know. The challenge lies in determining which homeowner headaches need your immediate attention.
The 5-Minute Home Repair Update
In this 5-minute video clip from NBC’s The Today Show, a Consumer Reports editor talks about some of the most important, must-fix-now home repairs, including:
- Re-sloping soil for runaway rainwater
- Replacing curled and cracked roofing shingles
- Sealing damaged vinyl siding
- Replacing soft wood
- Treating mold issues — both major and minor
Keeping your Florida home in good repair helps to hold its long-term integrity. It will also support your home’s resale value. Though you don’t have to tackle every home repair today, it is important to know which minor fixes can turn into major ones. Miss those, and that’s when costs can pile up.
I hope you found this post useful! As always, if you or anyone you know is in need of a local Florida mortgage broker, I’m your guy. Call me at 863-604-3019 or apply online for your Florida mortgage. We’ll keep you posted and let you know when it’s time to pull the trigger!
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