Tenant Education

New Florida Flood Disclosure Requirements Now Include Leases: What Landlords Need to Know Before Oct...

By Nicole St. Aubin on Friday, August 15, 2025

Florida has recently expanded its flood disclosure laws—this time, the changes go beyond real estate sales. Starting October 1, 2025, residential leases in the state will also require a flood disclosure form to be provided before signing.This new requirement means renters w...

3 Simple Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Your Pensacola Home

By Nicole St. Aubin on Thursday, August 7, 2025

Living in the Florida Panhandle comes with beautiful beaches, warm weather, and unfortunately—humidity. While the coastal lifestyle has many perks, our high humidity can lead to indoor air quality issues, especially when it comes to mold and mildew. That’s why we team...

How to Spot Termite Infestations in Your Florida Home

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Termites are a significant concern for Florida homeowners, often causing damage that goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Recently, we visited a home where a tenant had unknowingly lived with a termite infestation. While termites are often associated with swarms of flying in...

Where to Look for Hidden Damage in Your Home: Top 10 Spots to Check Before It Becomes a Problem

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, January 6, 2025

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most of us will make, and keeping it in top shape is essential. Some home issues are easy to spot, while others can go unnoticed for years, quietly causing damage. Scott Burris from Pro1 Home Inspections has shared his top spots to ...

Key Steps to Setting a Realistic Monthly Rent Budget for Pensacola Rentals

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, December 16, 2024

Renting a home in Pensacola can be an exciting adventure, but before you dive into house hunting, it’s crucial to set a realistic budget. Establishing a well-thought-out rental budget will help you find the perfect place without overstretching your finances. With average mo...

Navigating Security Deposits in Florida: Tips for Florida Tenants and Landlords

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Managing security deposits properly is important for both tenants and landlords in Florida. Proper management is crucial to ensure fairness, compliance with state laws, and a smooth transition at the end of a lease. Here are some essential tips for managing security deposit funds...

HVAC Industry Update and Maintenance Tips

By Nicole St. Aubin on Thursday, July 25, 2024

We ran into Dustin, owner of Economy Appliance Heat and Air here in Pensacola, at a NARPM luncheon recently. He gave us an update on the HVAC industry, along with some tips for effective heating and air use every renter and homeowner should be aware of. HVAC Maintenance Tips...

How to Spot, Treat and Prevent German Roaches in Florida

By Nicole St. Aubin on Thursday, May 16, 2024

Roaches are particularly troublesome for Pensacola, Florida area residents every spring and summer. With intense heat and too much rain, roaches will find their way inside your home for food and shelter. Typically, we think of two types of roaches locally: the big ones and t...

8 Steps to Improve your Credit Score

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Many have New Years Resolutions and goals improve their credit score, but how exactly does one go about improving your credit score? This question brings immediate feelings of dread and anxiety for a lot of people, but it doesn’t have to. If you need to improve your c...

Five Things You Should Never Bring on Carpet

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, October 23, 2023

We recently met with our friends, Paul and Rose Dixon with Pensacola Carpet and Tile Cleaning to discuss the most common items they find causing hard to remove stains on carpet! Paul and Rose have been in the carpet cleaning industry for over 20 years and are experts in th...