David Manley's (windinspector) Blog

CORAL SPRINGS, FL -In efforts of assisting homeowners navigate insurance inspections, a new site was launched today serving Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Please visit:  www.citizenswindinspections.com 

CORAL SPRINGS, FL -  Gold Coast Inspections of Coral Springs launches new website for potential clients and agents.  Detailing services for the home sellers and new homebuyers describes services that lend in making an informed decision. please visit: www.goldcoastinspections.net 

CORAL SPRINGS, FL- GOLD COAST INSPECTIONS of Coral Springs is offering a New Year Promomotional Windstorm Discount Inspections  $99 including elevation photos Four Point Inspections  $99 including elevation photosValid January & February 2008 ONLY CALL 954-753-3755 TO SCHEDULE

Recently, legislation was passed requiring insurance companies writing homeowner policies in Florida to offer rate reductions, credits or other discounts toward the windstorm premium for certain construction features that lend in minimizing damage due to windstorm activity.  The theory behind the...

A major change in your circumstances has financial consequences.  Here are some of the factors to consider when you have...MOVEDIf your capital gains on your home sale exceed $500,000 (married) or $250,000 (single), you can increase your basis by adding sums spent on home improvements, such as ro...

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Fidelity National Real Estate Solutions has launched an online real estate university for brokers and agents who want to sharpen their sales techniques, learn more about technology, and how to keep themselves safe on the job.The school was developed in partnership with Instruct...

The My Safe Florida Home program has spent the majority of its money, despite being far short of its target goal of 400,000 free hurricane inspections.  It has identified issues in its inspection process: insufficient training, unqualified inspectors and confusion about basic building features.It...

Grants awarded to Florida homeowners through the My Safe Florida Home program will not be reported as taxable income to the federal government. Florida CFO Alex Sink made the announcement after receiving a Letter Ruling from the Internal Revenue Service stating that MSFH grants will be excluded f...

Homeowners who let bushes, shrubs and trees extend into the public right of way may be held liable if the foliage contributes to accidents by blocking motorists' view, the Florida Supreme Court ruled last week. The high court's 4-3 decision came in the case of a fatal crash in Orlando. It was all...

Coral Springs, FLGold Coast Inspections of Coral Springs is now offering a "Seller's Survey" in efforts of identifying defects that may show up on a Buyer's inspections report.  This informal walk-thru conducted with the homeowner allows the owner to view the property from the eyes of the potenti...