The Difference Between Home Inspections and Appraisals

Buying a home is a big adventure, filled with excitement—and a little bit of paperwork. Two terms you’ll hear a lot during the process are “home inspection” and “appraisal.” While they might sound similar, they serve very different purposes. Let’s break down what each one means, why they matter, and

Ep.7 “What’s Lurking in Your Home Deal? The Truth About Inspections and Appraisals”

Send us a textGet ready for chills, laughs, and insider real estate knowledge in this Halloween-season episode of Real Estate UnRaked with Eric Rakers and The Rakers Home Group.👻 Segment 1: Scary Real Estate Stories — True tales from the field that prove not every transaction goes smoothly… but the

Ep.6 “Moving Made Smarter: Florida’s Hidden Tax Advantage” & Scary Real Estate Stories

Send us a textWhat if you could take your property tax savings with you when you move? In this episode of Real Estate UnRaked, host Eric Rakers from The Rakers Home Group breaks down Florida’s Homestead Portability Benefit — one of the most powerful, yet misunderstood, tools for homeowners.We unpack

Ep:5 "New Faces, New Rules, and a Florida Favorite Community"

Send us a textWelcome back to Real Estate UnRaked, the podcast where we strip away the fluff and give you the real talk behind today’s real estate world. In this episode, we’re bringing you three fresh segments you won’t want to miss:🔹 Meet Garrett Allen – We’re excited to welcome Garrett to The Ra