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Treasure Coast Real Estate As it turned out, water The mold inspection revealed that some of the
Report had got in behind the vinyl pipes were leaking behind the walls. These leaks went
undetected because there was never enough water to create
siding. There was black mold
everywhere, but it was not visible signs of a leak. However, the leaks created a good
Make A Mold And Polybutylene Plumbing visible. To remedy the issue, environment for black mold to grow.
Inspection Part Of Your Buying Process the entire exterior will have to The Florida Supreme Court ruled more than 20 years
be replaced. ago, that sellers and realtors must disclose if a property
By Jim Weix In another case, during an has polybutylene plumbing. If the property was built
Most buyers do not include a mold inspection as part ordinary home inspection, between 1985 and 1995, the odds are that it does.
of their home inspection. They are trying to save money, the seller mentioned that her However, sellers sometimes don’t know if they have
but that can be an expensive mistake. I recently had two allergies had been acting up polybutylene plumbing. This means that buyers, when
such circumstances in the same month. more than normal for the past having a home inspection, should specifically ask the
One was the case of a manufactured home that I listed two years. The home inspection found no major issues, but I inspector to check.
and got a sales contract on. During the normal inspection, suggested to the buyers that a mold inspection might not be a This issue may be solving itself in many cases. Due
which took two hours, the buyer’s wife noticed that she bad idea, since the home had polybutylene plumbing. to the rapid rise in homeowners’ insurance, many sellers
started sneezing when she was in the home. I suggested Polybutylene plumbing was commonly used in homes built and homeowners are having wind mitigation reports and
that they have a mold inspection just to be sure there was between 1985 and 1995. It was known for developing hairline a four-point inspection done to lower their premiums. The
no issue. cracks in the pipes. These small leaks could go undetected. four-point inspection covers electrical, HVAC, plumbing,
and the roof.
Ask if the seller has a four-point inspection. If you
look at the plumbing system section, it will identify what
types of plumbing are in the house. If they don’t have one,
you can just order both reports when you have the home
inspection done. You will need them anyway if you buy
homeowner’s insurance.
A options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your

jimweix.com.
Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
COLONOSCOPY Company. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real
estate full-time. If you have questions or want the services
of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-
2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
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YOUR LIFE Laugh A Little With The Martin

County Genealogical Society

Researching ancestry may seem like a serious
endeavor – and it often is – but there is also a lighter
side to discovering one’s lineage. At the Martin County
Genealogical Society’s April meeting, in a presentation
titled The Funny Side of Genealogy, genealogist
Daniel Horowitz will offer a refreshing look at
genealogists and their sometimes bizarre activities
from an outsider’s perspective. He’ll also share some
great resources and research techniques – and explain
why everyone looks at you funny when you talk about
your ancestry research.
DON’T DELAY YOUR CHANCE Dedicated to genealogy since 1986, Horowitz
has worked at MyHeritage since 2006, liaising with
FOR EARLY DETECTION genealogy societies, bloggers and media as well as
lecturing and attending conferences round the world.
He is involved in several crowdsource digitization
and transcription projects, and he holds a board-level
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Free and open to the public, the meeting will be
at age 45. The colorectal specialists at Cleveland Clinic at the Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road in
in Florida utilize state-of-the-art techniques to diagnose Stuart, from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, April 19. For more
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and treat colon conditions. From routine screenings to The Martin County Genealogical Society (MCGS)
the most complex surgeries, trust our experts to provide offers a variety of services at the Genealogy

world class care. Schedule your colonoscopy today with Room in the Blake Library including an extensive
research library, access to several genealogy websites
one of Florida’s top hospitals. and assistance from MCGS volunteers. For more
information about membership, activities and services
go to mcgsfl.org.

Happy Easter!

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