As 2021 rolls around, homeowners and those desiring to soon become such may well be making a list of new year’s resolutions. One resolution that would be good for your home and could save you money is to decide to have a professional home inspection done. There are many benefits of home inspections and many […]
How High Winds Can Damage Your Florida Home
While Florida is more well known as The Sunshine State, it is also a very windy state. Floridians see more hurricanes, tropical storms, tornados, and high-wind, severe thunderstorms than most other US states. That’s why wind mitigation techniques and wind mitigation inspections are so important in Florida. In fact, state law even requires that homeowners […]
To Get Your Home Insured, You Need A 4 Point Inspection
Anyone who has become a homeowner in Florida probably knows that a 4 point inspection is almost always needed to qualify for a homeowner’s insurance policy. And anyone looking to be a first-time homeowner in our state is soon to find that fact out. It’s not a state law or anything, but 4 point home […]
The History of Home Inspections
If you are in the market to buy a new home, or if you are planning to list your home soon, getting a professional home inspection done is a great idea. Most people today, in fact, take the availability of pro home inspections for granted. But the reality is that home inspections, as we know […]
Choosing The Right Inspector For Your Home Inspection
Having a home inspection done on a property you are interested in buying or already own is no small matter. The findings of such an inspection can have a serious impact on whether or not you finalize a real estate purchase, how much you pay for your new home, or on what kind of homeowner’s […]
Four Good Reasons To Do A 4 Point Inspection
When house-hunting in Florida, one thing you need to keep in mind in regard to the home-buying process is the need for a home inspection. While it’s true that it’s not a legal requirement to get a new home inspected, it’s nonetheless a virtual necessity. You can order a comprehensive home inspection, a wind mitigation […]
How Can I Benefit From Wind Mitigation Credits?
In Florida, you can earn discounts off your homeowner’s insurance premium by accumulating what’s called wind mitigation credits. Given that Florida is a very windy state, this kind of system makes sense, and in fact, it is mandated by state law. That’s right! Florida law actually requires home insurance companies to offer significant discounts if […]
How to Get Ready for a Home Inspection
When you are out house hunting or when you want to get a better homeowner’s insurance rate on your current home, it only makes sense to have a professional home inspection done. But the fact is you can get a lot more out of your home inspection if you prepare yourself for inspection day ahead […]
Why You Should NEVER Skip Having a Home Inspection Done
There’s a lot involved in being a wise home shopper in 2020. If you are looking to buy a new home, you probably already have an extensive to-do list and enough expenses to worry about. There are realtor’s fees, taxes, closing costs, and more. In this situation, you may be wondering, “Do I really need […]
How To Prepare Your Building For Florida Winds
Aside from hurricanes, tropical storms, and tornadoes, Florida also reports more thunderstorms than any other state. To say the least, Floridians live in a very windy climate for much of the year. This fact is reflected in steps many take to bolster their home’s ability to withstand strong winds – improvements known as “wind mitigation.” […]