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MARDI GRAS VIP APPRECIATION PARTY

February 15, 2019 | Around Town

You’re invited!…The Jacksonville Beach Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is kicking off at 4pm on Saturday March 2nd, 2019. Nearly a dozen of the hottest locations in Jacksonville Beach are participating; including Lynch’s Irish Pub, Tavern on 1st Street, Surfer the Bar, The Wreck Tiki Bar and more! VIP Realtor Appreciation PartyWe know how hard you work every day to help your clients and make them happy, which is why we’re throwing a VIP Realtor Appreciation Party at Jacksonville Mardi Gras! Come celebrate and join other realtors in the community for a night of fun..The first 100 realtors get their first Mardi Gras drink for FREE… just show your business card! Oh, and did we mention that your ticket is FREE, too?…Click here to Redeem Tickets. Use the promo code “HOMEPROVIP” before checking out to receive up to 4 FREE tickets to our party, where we’ll also have former Jacksonville Jaguar Donovin Darius make a celebrity appearance. Stay after the … Continued

Say ‘THANK YOU’ with Oktoberfest Jacksonville!

October 1, 2018 | Around Town

What’s the easiest way for you to say ‘Thank You’ to your favorite friends, customers, builders and affiliates in Jacksonville? Invite them to attend Oktoberfest Jacksonville for FREE on Friday Oct 12th!It came to me in a vision. The answer to the marketing question that has perplexed real estate professionals since The Flintstones bought their first home in Bedrock… How could you bring the best and brightest builders, Realtors and affiliates together with 10,000 potential home-buyers in a single venue for a live business development event? The vision became clear — the answer was beer!Research reveals an interesting intersection between the early development of beer and the evolution of the modern real estate agent. In ancient Mesopotamia, clay tablets indicate that brewing was a well-respected occupation and that the majority of brewers were women. A coincidence?… I think not!Oktoberfest Jacksonville is being presented by Anheuser-Busch and Client Focused Media — the people who … Continued

Let the Jacksonville Sun Shine in with an “Enlightened Roof”

August 24, 2018 | Energy Audits

Enlightenment isn’t just a state of mind – it can also be an important energy-saving state of being for your home’s roof. By “enlightening” your roof, you can use less energy, save money, and dress up the interior of your home at the same time. All roofs protect us, and the interiors of our homes, but they can do so much more. They can be the collection and distribution point for an inexhaustible supply of free natural light and energy. HomePro Inspections provides quality home inspections to the Jacksonville area. Benefits of a Skylight A roof that uses Energy Star qualified venting skylights, for instance, admits healthful natural light while providing passive ventilation through the natural “chimney effect” of rising air. This is not an insignificant consideration especially in kitchens and baths that have higher moisture and humidity levels than other areas of the home. Another kitchen- and bath-specific issue … Continued

Hippie Food by Jonathan Kauffman

May 7, 2018 | Food & Fun

Recently Amazon purchased Whole Foods for $13.4 Billion and Wall Street was so thrilled with the event that the increase in valuation of Amazon stock exceeded the price paid to acquire Whole Foods. In essence, Amazon got Whole Foods for FREE!

“No Meat March” Peppers

March 11, 2018 | Food & Fun

It’s No Meat March! Wally and I take up the challenge each year, we find it’s a fun way to get creative with our food – check it out at NoMeatMarch.com.

Tonya’s Real Chocolate Tapioca Pudding

October 14, 2017 | Food & Fun

Tonya’s Treats from the Conway Kitchen Tonya’s Real Chocolate Tapioca Pudding Truth be told we are not really dessert people in the Conway household. Most meals do have some fruit as a sweet treat, but desserts as you might think of them are very rare to be had in our home. That being said, after years of listening to Wally tell tales of his mom making him tapioca pudding, I had to give it a go. Wally’s mom passed away in 1986, so there was no way for me to capture the original recipe. That left me to blend what little I knew about pudding with all I know about Wally’s taste buds. This recipe uses “real” tapioca; not the instant kind – because everything tastes better when you put on an apron! This turned out to be a sweet surprise for Wally. Not only did he love the tapioca pudding, but … Continued

Fuel Your Group with Turnip Soup!

September 3, 2017 | Food & Fun

Tonya’s Treats from the Conway Kitchen Fuel Your Group with Turnip Soup! Experimenting with different foods to create new dishes is something Wally and I really enjoy. Since most everything we eat is grown local at KYVfarm.com or BlackHogFarm.com, we eat whatever is fresh from the field each week. We don’t decide WHAT to eat; we decide HOW to eat whatever is fresh and local. When turnips showed up, it was time to cut’em up, spice’em up, cook’em up and eat’um up. Delicious and nutritious! Ingredients 1 TB coconut oil 4 small turnips, cubed 1 small onion or several scallions, diced 3 celery stalks, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp paprika 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup water 1 bay leafDash of cayenne, to taste Directions Heat coconut oil and sauté turnips … Continued

Real Food. Real Farm. Real Farmer!

November 14, 2016 | Food & Fun

There’s a ton of talk going on these days about saving family farms. Some blame goofy government subsidy programs. That’s a factor. Some blame the industrialization of the food chain. That’s a factor, too. Two questions for you: Do family farms matter? And if family farms matter, how do we save them? Family farms matter a lot to the families that own them and to the families that work them. Some farms have been tended by the same families for generations, spanning centuries. Some are a first-generation fulfillment of a dream. Family farms matter to me because farm-fresh food tastes GREAT! Family farms matter to me because it makes my body feel healthier. Family farms matter to me because some of the finest, hardest working, and most since people you will ever meet are family farmers. Meet Casey Lane. Casey and his family raise hogs. His hogs are raised without hormones, … Continued

Great Fresh Food Sources!

August 14, 2016 | Around Town

It’s awesome to know that you have been enjoying the recipes I’ve been sharing with you through the years. It’s especially rewarding to hear that so many of you have experimented with foods you would never have considered before reading about how delicious they are, and how simple it is to prepare them. Some of you have even shared that your newfound fresh and funky food passion has resulted in a more healthy and vibrant life! The most common question we get about the recipes is if we REALLY eat them, or if it’s just a story. The story is we really prepare them at home, eat them, and enjoy them. Often on the boat! A consistent question is, “Where do you find your awesome ingredients?” To answer that, we’ll share with you some of our favorite sites to find great groceries. An awesome place to get a fast glance … Continued

Jax Cigar Club

August 1, 2012 | Food & Fun

If the Most Interesting Man in the World was House Hunting in Jacksonville, what real estate professionals would he most enjoy sharing a cigar with? I don’t always smoke cigars, but when I do, it’s with the Jacksonville Cigar Club!The Jax Cigar Club was launched on a lark as an excuse for a few fellows to enjoy cigars together. Founding members David Neves of Watson Realty, Jeff Stoneking of Brightway Insurance and John Adams, Chase VP of lending quickly realized that if they claimed the purpose of the gathering was “real estate networking” their wives and bosses would be pleased with their professional dedication. David Neves gave me a real special gift this year at Clyde’s in Tallahassee during the Realtor Days legislative event – As ranked by Cigar Aficionado Magazine, the finest cigar available in world today is the Flor de las Antillas Toro. It was while enjoying these … Continued

Neil Boyle

14:14 25 Nov 19

Jim was a professional from the start. He arrived five minutes early and outlined how he does his job, shared his experience to give us confidence in his ability to inspect the home, answered all of our questions and got right down to work. When he was finished, Jim showed us all of the pictures he had taken, explained how he felt about the house, reviewed all concerns with us in person at the house and advised us on how and when the report would be made available. He was very helpful and really put us first time home buyers at ease. The scheduling office was very friendly and Loretta, in particular, was extremely helpful and understanding when we had to reschedule at the last minute to accommodate the sellers. She helped us find a time that worked for us and was very kind and patient. Not an easy task during the busy holiday season. She deserves to be recognized for that. Overall, working with HomePro was a great experience. They are very thorough and worth the money. With an investment this large, it was nice to feel like we were in good hands with HomePro doing our inspection. I highly recommend this company to do your next home inspection. They kick butt!!

Deanna Fike

01:05 18 Nov 19

Brad was fantastic. Arrived on time, was extremely knowledgeable and thorough in his inspection. We are having symptoms of mold allergies, he found the source of the problem (plus other issues that our original home inspector from a different company did not find when we bought the house last year) and presented us with easy solutions. Highly recommend!

Cristy Coats

14:53 12 Nov 19

My experience with HomePro Inspections was excellent from start to finish. Scheduling was easy and they were quick to respond. Andy Toole was my inspector and he was both polite and professional. He took the time to explain certain aspects of the home that I was unaware of but would need to know in the future. In addition, the inspection was so much more thorough than I could have ever imagined. HomePro Inspections uses thermal imaging (infrared) and drones to get a more complete/accurate picture of the property. I even received several free warranties with the inspection package I chose. Most importantly, the HomePro Inspections Team gave me peace of mind regarding the property I selected.

Danielle

16:11 06 Nov 19

HomePro was very quick to get the results to me for a new home. Kyla who called to arrange everything was professional and friendly to work with. The report was thorough and detailed. Inspector was picky and checked everything to a “t”. I’d recommend them for inspections if you need one for a home.

Bonnie Marshall

16:42 04 Nov 19

Jim Wheeler performed my home inspection. He was very thorough, answered all my questions. They were quick to get me on the schedule to accommodate me and my family! I WISH I had used them BEFORE I bought this house! Very professional, very thorough, and had my report the very next morning! Would highly recommend.

Fran Coyne

15:50 07 Oct 19

HomePro was great. They spent a lot of time and attention to detail into their review and write up. I loved their report very detailed, thorough and organized. Everything was detailed and pictured. I really liked the first few pages that were a summary of the things we really had to look at and referred back to the longer document. We used them for a full inspection, 4-Point Inspection, WDO, and Wind Mitigation inspections. Everything came back through a secure site that we could download them. It only took a day to get everything back. Plus they warranty their work. Definitely recommend them and will use them again and refer as well.

Matt Boettcher

17:25 26 Sep 19

Had an inspection conducted on a potential investment property. They did a very complete job, not missing any details. Andy took the time to look at everything. I have been through inspections before and I can say that this is the best job I've ever seen. Highly recommend that you use them!

Sean Wagoner

14:13 25 Sep 19

Andy Toole was awesome! I will use you guys again for sure. The inspection was so thorough with so many pictures. I came back to the property just before Andy finished and he gave me nice walk around summary of the major issues. You guys came highly recommended from a friend and now I see why. Thanks for everything.

Raphael Camilo

20:52 15 Sep 19

My wife and I decided to build a new home in St. Augustine. We wanted to hire a professional who would look at the new build in phases. We went with Home Pros and are not disappointed. Their reports are very detailed and they are always available by phone or email. Jim Wheeler was my inspector and he was thorough and helpful in explaining the processes.

Fred Sargent

14:56 31 Aug 19

Austin with HomePro Inspections was awesome. I got to the inspection early, but he was already busy inspecting. His inspection and report were very thorough and he found issues we never would have noticed, but what may be even more important, he minimized our concerns about issues we had noticed. Austin's experience as an inspector and in the construction field provided valuable insight. So glad I chose HomePro.

Jeffrey Schroer

11:20 06 Aug 19

The inspector was very knowledgeable, experienced, friendly and professional. The company is top-notch. Highly recommend.

Susan Fifield

17:08 04 Jul 19

Jim was VERY thorough, conscientious and professional. My husband and son were there during the entire 4 hours and Jim explained what he was and wasn’t looking for during his inspection. My husband was impressed by his attention to detail. We received his very thorough report the next afternoon - obviously HomePro Inspections has this down to a science. Thank you!

Katie Dorman

22:06 21 Jun 19

We just had our potential first home inspected by HomePro. They did a wonderful job walking us through the process and all the details of the inspection. While the price is high, I would highly recommend this service. It is a great value.

Aaron Johnson

19:56 14 Jun 19

The owner Wallace just spoke to a group of Realtors at our office and I was very impressed with the passion he has for helping customers to understand the home they are buying. I learned a great deal and look forward to Home Pro Inspections being part of our team of professionals we count on to take care of our customers.

Mike Mahan

00:10 29 May 19

Great experience, professional, and detailed! Jim Wheeler represents this Company very well. The review and explanation of the results was very thorough and I felt very confident in the findings. I would utilize this company again and keep my fingers crossed that Jim would be scheduled to do the work.

Robert Kramer

22:18 22 May 19

Great home inspector, was very patient and answered all my questions. Used a drone and a thermal gun. Showed me hot spots in the ceiling where it was hotter than other spots, as well as around Windows and Doors. You might save a couple dollars using another inspector, but HomePro has been the most thorough and technically Advanced inspectors I have ever used. I will use them again on my next purchase.

Shannon Plimmer

15:29 14 May 19

We had a WONDERFUL experience with HomePor Inspections. Our home was already built, just finished construction, when we went to buy it. We loved the house but wanted the reassurance that there weren't any issues with the construction that was done. Our inspector took his time, going through the house thoroughly, and then was very patient as he walked through the house with me, explaining his findings and giving me guidance on how to proceed with any corrections that were needed. In the end, the house is just as perfect as we thought it was - only a few minor adjustments were needed. But the peace of mind we got from the inspection was worth every penny! I highly recommend HomePro to anyone needing an inspection...you won't be sorry!

Steven Clauss

18:23 06 Apr 19

Very happy with the service and inspection received. Walked through every issue and concern I had. Offered guidance/suggestions on the findings. The report is well documented with overall and specific pictures pointing out the exact findings they note. The additional informational booklet received at the end of the inspection is a nice. Worth the money to know what you are walking into with a home purchase. I would definitely use their services again and recommend to others.

Brad Pouliot

00:33 06 Apr 19

I was moving close to my deadline and needed to schedule a inspection and WDO report very quickly due to the fact I ran into some family emergencies. The company answered promptly to my voicemail and set everything up within a timely manner and within a couple of hours I was at the home do an inspection with the gentleman named Larry. He was very intelligent courteous and respectful. He showed very strong detail in his work and drew out the process in a way that I understood everything that we were doing. I was very pleased and I will highly recommend this company at any time of the day. A very satisfied customer.

Saran Nhiev

09:27 23 Mar 18

Home Inspector had all the tools to get the job done; from a moisture meter, recepticle tester, infrared thermometer, ac detector, a drone, and everything else in between. He took about 4 hours. Went in the crawl space, up the roof (two story), ran the water, flushed toilets, ran everything known in and out of the house. He was very knowledgeable and helped explain all findings. Also ordered a WDO as this cost extra but cheaper because we were already on site. Inspector gathered all information, compliled photos and sent me my report the following day.

Shawn Lindstrom

03:51 23 Mar 18

Update: Initially 5 stars until I had a chance to inspect our irrigation system myself tonight.Allen "tested" it during the inspection and didn't note it as an issue on his report. However, after testing it tonight, I found two sprinkler heads in zone 4 were broken and water was gushing out under full pressure. I wasn't overly concerned until I got our first full month's water bill yesterday. The fix is minor and I wish he had noticed it and reported it. The rest of the review still holds true and it's because of their strong process that I'm only knocking off 1 star for this review. Lesson? Trust but verify.It was a pleasure using HomePro for our inspection. The scheduling and follow up has been very comprehensive. Our inspector, Allen, was very thorough and professional. He had already inspected roof and exterior when we arrived for our 9am appointment. The summary he provided at the house after finishing covered the areas of greatest concern. We received the full report a few hours later. It is very detailed and includes general photos, IR, and photos of areas of concern.

Emily Poland

20:17 19 Mar 18

We were misquoted the price for our inspection by the manager, Ryan, he would not honor the quoted price and raised the price by $400 - would not trust this company to do an honest inspection. I was also contacted by the owner requesting I remove my review - which is an honest representation of my interaction with this company

Howell Quindara

03:56 21 Feb 18

We had a great experience with homepro. Austin BArbour was very professional and thorough.He provided us a report with regard to every detail that needs attention. They also have greatcustomer service. Ryan took care of us from scheduling to follow-ups. He was able to fix andaddress our concern as well. We are very satisfied and happy!

David Mackey

03:26 26 Jan 18

I listen to these guys on the Saturday morning radio show. Fun to listen to and informative. Didn't hesitate to call when I needed an inspection myself. We have a home with a big builder and the warranty is nearing expiration. Our guy was right on time, friendly, and thorough. He took the time to ask me questions and explain the things he found that we're of concern. Had a very detailed report that I was able to send to the warranty department. Things we would not have found on our own. I'm glad we called when we did.