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 …
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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 …
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Important information regarding the FORTIFIED program ⚠️
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.
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.
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?
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.
Re-designation is usually a simple process, however, many homeowners do not know that they can put their certificate at risk. Making changes to the exterior of your home without the proper documentation might be problematic. Whether it be a new roof or an addition don’t risk your FORTIFIED ™ Certificate; call Knockout Inspections today!
A FORTIFIED certificate does not last forever. Today’s post will go over the basic steps towards renewing your certificate so that you can continue to enjoy your insurance discounts and higher home values.
A FORTIFIED certificate does not last forever. Every certificate expires 5 calendar years from when it was issued.