Category Archives: Home Improvements

Wind Mitigation Inspection

December 26, 2018 by DeLand Real Estate
Posted in Home Improvements, Home Insurance

What is a wind mitigation inspection?

A wind mitigation inspection is the process of adding features to your home that help withstand or increase resistance to high winds caused by a hurricane or major storm. A wind mitigation inspection is important as it verifies components on your home including the roof to wall connections, nailing patterns, new roof coverings and window protections are all up to par.

Why do I need a wind mitigation inspection?

Homeowners can receive credits by outfitting their homes with windstorm mitigation features that can help the home to withstand or are more resistant to high winds. Mitigating your home is important as it will help to protect your family in the event of a major storm.

Not only will adding the features better protect your home, these features can also present savings on your homeowners insurance. According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management 15%-70% of home insurance premiums can be attributed to wind-damaged risk. Upgrading your home with mitigating features can result in significant long-term savings.

10 Ways to Boost Home Value

November 12, 2015 by DeLand Real Estate
Posted in Home Improvements, Real Estate
  1. Real, EstateLandscaping – Unkempt bushes and tangled trees can obscure views, promote mold and block the appeal of a home.
  2. Kitchen – The kitchen is still considered the centerpiece of the home. Potential buyers make a beeline for this room when they first view a home for sale so it is important to make sure your kitchen looks clean and updated.
  3. Buff up the bath – Next to the kitchen, bathrooms are important rooms to keep updated. They can be improved without a lot of cash. Even simple things like a toilet seat or a sink are easy for homeowners to install.
  4. Storage – In most cases older homes do not have as much closet space. Adding more closet space will help to bring your home up to date.
  5. Adding a room – If you have a three bedroom home with a den, the only reason it cannot be considered a bedroom is due to its lack of a closet. If you add a closet to that room you now have an extra bedroom.
  6. Light – If you have boring or recessed lights in your dining room and living areas, consider replacing one of the room’s lights with an eye catching chandelier. Home stores offer a wide array of inexpensive ceiling fixtures these days.
  7. Home Office – Millions of Americans work from home, and that number is only growing every year. This has made a home office more of a necessity than a luxury.
  8. Add a Deck – Nailing a deck onto your home is truly a bargain. Today’s homeowners crave outdoor living space and are looking for something a little more special.
  9. Painting – Painting is one of the least expensive ways to freshen and improve the look of your home. Don’t have an eye for color? Not a neat painter? Then hire a professional. Painting is an affordable home enhancement that you can spend a little to hire an interior designer to help you select colors.
  10. Energy Efficient Appliances – Replacing old appliances with energy efficient models is better for the environment and also helps to save you money because they use less energy.

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