Blog Posts
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Fight continues on multiple fronts to block large flood insurance premium hikes
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., said Friday that she will introduce legislation soon to delay implementation of a 2012 flood insurance law that is leading to sharply higher premiums for policyholders. The new legislative effort comes one week after Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., blocked her proposal to add the legislation to a water resources bill, which…
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Flood insurance rates improve for Slidell homeowners
Slidell’s flood insurance rating has improved, and as a result, people whose homes are in an area of the city deemed vulnerable to inundation are eligible to receive a 15 percent discount, municipal officials announced on Tuesday. Based on policies and programs promoted by the city, Slidellrecently earned a Class 7 rating from voluntarily participating…
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Increase Your Home Value with Easy Updates
As a Jacksonville homeowner, there are simple things you can do to increase your home value. The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors has reported more than 13,000 homes and condos are on the real estate market. Because there are so many choices for homebuyers, sellers have to make sure their homes stand out against the competition. You…
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What Will Waiting to Buy a Home Cost You?
At the end of June, mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumped to 4.5 percent, up from 3.9 percent on June 1 — and a notable jump from the historically low 3.35 percent monthly average rate toward the end of 2012. However, while higher rates do mean an increase in monthly mortgage payments, experts are…
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10 Easy Ways to Save Energy in Your Home
Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Of course, for homeowners who want to take…
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Home Inspection Reports. What to Expect.
Home Inspection Reports: What to Expect by Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Influenced by the changes in the economic and legal environments over the past 30 years, home inspection reports have changed to accommodate increased consumer expectations, and to provide more extensive information and protection to both inspectors and their clients. Development of Standards Prior…