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Old 04-12-2025, 02:18 PM
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IMO these big southern oaks are liability especially if have out reaching limbs over house, drive way or street. As far as water view just make sure it’s not retention pond that goes dry when don’t rain, otherwise paying extra for weed patch. I think the hurricane upgrades came in late 2002. You should be able to find that out on houses serious about looking at? Most houses close to 20 years old will most likely have no bond. IMO no sense in giving money away. As far as roof scams 90% of old roof did NOT need replacement, but, being one person got free roof for pea size hail the wildfire scam when our old control.