With hurricanes and strong storms posing ongoing threats, many families are constantly searching for ways to strengthen their homes without breaking the bank. The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program provides grants to help homeowners make essential upgrades, like roof reinforcements, that can reduce storm damage risks and save money over time. In this post, you’ll learn […]
5 Owner Benefits of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program Read More »
As a homeowner, making sure your house can withstand severe weather or natural disasters is likely top of mind. That’s where a fortified home evaluator comes in to assess the home’s resilience and recommend the best next steps for you. However, knowing what to ask during the evaluation can be challenging since there can be
Great Questions to Ask Your Fortified Home Evaluator Read More »
Your home is your castle, but is it ready to stand strong against severe storms? If you live in an area prone to hurricanes, hail, or other severe weather, you might worry about your roof’s ability to protect your home. Developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a Fortified roof is
4 Reasons a Fortified Roof is a Smart Home Investment Read More »
Your FORTIFIED Home certificate has an expiration date. Every 5 years, a renewal inspection from a FORTIFIED Evaluator is required to maintain your home’s significant status.
How to Renew Your FORTIFIED Home Certificate Read More »
Your certificate has an expiration date (currently March of the year your home was finished being built.) You must renew your certificate before March of the following year to maintain your certificate’s validity. If you fail to renew your certificate after the year of expiration, this can be a very costly mistake…
What YOU need to know about your FORTIFIED Gold Certificate Renewal Read More »
Important information regarding the FORTIFIED program ⚠️
⚠️ Your FORTIFIED Designation May be in Jeopardy Post-Hurricane Sally ⚠️ Read More »
If you’re involved in real estate, then you have probably come across these two important terms: appraisal and inspection. While they may seem to be looking at the same areas of a property, they usually have different goals, explains John Haas of Haas Properties.
The Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal Read More »
Hiring a FORTIFIED™ Evaluator is the most important step in getting your certificate. In a previous post, we talked about how to hire a FORTIFIED™ Evaluator. Today we’re going to outline how your evaluator will help you.
What Does a FORTIFIED™ Evaluator Do? Read More »
In a previous post we talked about changes that can put your for FORTIFIED™ Certificate at risk. But what if you have already made those changes?
I made changes to my house, now what? Read More »
You need to renew your FORTIFIED™ Certificate every 5 years and you will need to hire a FORTIFIED™ Evaluator to renew your certificate each time. You can choose a new evaluator every 5 years or you can stay with your previous evaluation company. Here are some things to consider when making this decision.
How to Hire a FORTIFIED™ Evaluator Read More »