Florida Wind Mitigation Inspection
Wind mitigation is the implementation of certain building techniques in order to limit damage caused by intense wind. A Few Facts About Windstorms and Wind Insurance •In 2006, Citizens Insurance, one of the largest property insurers in Florida, requested a 45% rate increase for wind insurance. Other insurers took similar actions. •In Florida, the portion of a homeowner’s premium covering wind damage can be up to 70% of the total, depending on location. •Wind mitigation benefits homeowners, private insurers, and all levels of government. Incentives for Wind Mitigation •In some...
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Foreclosure Inspections: Trust Your Gut So, you want to buy a house cheap, and you look to the foreclosure market. Considering the over-abundance of these properties and just how little many of them are going for, it’s tempting to jump on the bandwagon and buy up. And it may pay off as a long-term investment. But, like any other major purchase, you should know as much as you can about a property before you buy it, which is why home inspections, performed by licensed home inspectors, are necessary. Unfortunately, many real estate agents, who don’t like bargaining with banks, are advising...
Read MoreIt’s important to use a Florida Licensed Home Inspector
It’s Important to Use a Florida Licensed Home Inspector!! Here at Asper Inspections our head Inspector, Jeff McGill, is not only a licensed home inspector, he is also a licensed plumbing, roofing and residential contractor. All his knowledge is for your benefit! We have had numerous clients tell us about inspectors they have been referred to that were either not state licensed or were not actual licensed Home Inspectors. Never a good thing when you are making such an important purchase! For that reason we wanted provide our clients with these Florida Statues to give you a little...
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