by Matt Hawley | Mar 20, 2023 | Homeowner Tips
A 4-point insurance inspection is a type of home inspection that is often required by insurance companies before they will issue or renew an insurance policy for a home. The inspection focuses on four specific areas of the home: the roof, the plumbing, the electrical...
by Matt Hawley | Mar 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
The cost of homeowners insurance has increased significantly over the past few years. Having a wind mitigation survey performed can help lower your insurance. Wind mitigation is a process that involves taking steps to reduce the damage caused by windstorms to a home...
by Matt Hawley | Mar 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Buying a new Brevard County home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your lifetime. As such, it’s crucial to ensure that the home you’re interested in purchasing is in good condition before making a purchase. While most buyers...
by Matt Hawley | Feb 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Tour a home before you buy it is an exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. With so much to see and consider, it’s essential to know what to look for to make sure you’re making the right investment. Here’s what new home buyers should...
by Matt Hawley | Feb 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Buying a home is one of the largest investments you’ll ever make. It’s important to make an informed decision and ensure you’re getting the best value for your money. That’s why it’s essential to get a home inspection before you buy your...
by Matt Hawley | Feb 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wind mitigation surveys are an important aspect of protecting your home against the damages caused by strong winds, such as hurricanes along the Space Coast. These surveys are conducted by professional inspectors who evaluate the structural integrity of your home and...
by Matt Hawley | Nov 25, 2019 | Home Safety
Homes built between approximately 1965 and 1973, single-strand (solid) aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for copper branch-circuit wiring in residential electrical systems due to the sudden escalating price of copper. After a decade of use by homeowners and...
by Matt Hawley | Jan 22, 2019 | Brevard County Real Estate
Misconceptions About the Common Crack Most stucco homes through-out Brevard County and Florida in general have stucco cracks. I see them on most of the homes I inspect on a regular basis. In most cases these cracks are normal. Although normal, they should be...
by Matt Hawley | Jan 17, 2019 | Brevard County Real Estate
If you are buying a home built prior to 1970 it will more than likely have cast iron waste lines. Cast iron pipes often have internal corrosion that results in leaking and clogging, or cracks that cause leaking within the units. Soil PH and corrosive chemicals and...
by Matt Hawley | Jan 17, 2019 | Real Estate Investing
Multi-Family Insurance Coverage for your Investment Property As you know, multi-family dwellings are different than many traditional properties. Multifamily dwellings often include shared kitchens, multiple bathrooms, and bedrooms that have walls in-between them. You...
