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What Is A Four Point Inspection?

When obtaining home insurance in Florida you may come across the four point inspection. A four-point inspection is a critical aspect of home insurance as it tells the insurance company the kind of liability they…
Aaron Shishilla
Aaron ShishillaDecember 2, 2020
Home InspectionHurricanes

What Is a Mobile Home Tie Down Inspection?

In Florida, especially in Tampa, there are many mobile homes. Mobile homes are particularly susceptible to wind from our Florida hurricanes. So, Florida law and HUD requires mobile home tie downs to help secure mobile…
Aaron Shishilla
Aaron ShishillaAugust 21, 2020
Home Insurance

What Are Florida Wind Mitigation Requirements?

What exactly are the Florida Wind Mitigation Requirements and how to do you ensure your home is up to "code"? What is The Wind Mitigation? The Florida Wind Mitigation, also known as, the Florida Uniform…
Aaron Shishilla
Aaron ShishillaJuly 9, 2020
Home Insurance

What Are Hurricane Clips For Wind Mitigation?

Hurricane clips are a type of structural attachment in homes that are an available discount on the Florida Wind Mitigation Inspection. In fact, they are often the most sought after discount on the Wind Mitigation…
Aaron Shishilla
Aaron ShishillaJuly 8, 2020
HurricanesPodcast

How Hurricanes Affect Your Florida Insurance

Once again, a huge thank you to Michelle Mosher with Southshore Insurance for coming onto Waypoint Real Talk. We enjoyed be able to pick you brain about common issues and how hurricanes affect your Florida…
Aaron Shishilla
Aaron ShishillaJune 12, 2020
Home InspectionHome InsurancePlumbing

Cast Iron Drains – Sewer Plumbing Problems & Costs

Cast Iron Background Cast Iron drains were commonly installed before the 1970's. During this time, cast iron was said to be a 50 year life-span, however, with many slab-on-grade homes the life can be limited…
Aaron Shishilla
Aaron ShishillaMarch 20, 2020
ElectricalHome InspectionHome InsuranceHome Maintenance

Knob & Tube Wiring: Identification, Insurance, & Replacement

What is Knob and Tube Wiring? Knob and tube wiring is cloth wiring that is ran through a "knobs", which are the white ceramic cylindrical holders, and "tubes" that protect wiring through wood. This type…
Aaron Shishilla
Aaron ShishillaMarch 19, 2020
ElectricalHome InspectionHome Insurance

Fuse Boxes: Is it Safe, Insurance, & Explanation

Fuse boxes were commonly installed before the 1960's, however, the majority of homes have since had their electrical updated since then. That being said, most fuse boxes have been replaced. However, there are still fuse…
Aaron Shishilla
Aaron ShishillaMarch 17, 2020
Home MaintenanceHurricanes

Hurricane Preparedness: A Complete Guide with Kits & Checklists

A lot goes into preparing for a hurricane. There are kits, supplies, and tons of information to remember for when a hurricane hits and after the hurricane leaves. This article is intended to be a…
Aaron Shishilla
Aaron ShishillaMarch 14, 2020
Home InsuranceHome MaintenanceRoof

How Long Does a Roof Last? Florida Shingle Roof Lifespan

How long will your roof last in Florida? (Asphalt Shingle) Today, we will take a deep dive into two main types of roofing material to find out life expectancy and roof lifespan. Those two types…
Aaron Shishilla
Aaron ShishillaFebruary 29, 2020
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