A Homeowner’s Guide: What are the Official IBHS FORTIFIED Roof Standards for Louisiana Homes? For any Louisiana homeowner, the approach of hurricane season brings a familiar and unwelcome anxiety. As storm clouds gather, the same question echoes in our minds: “Will my roof hold up this time?” It’s a valid concern. Your roof is your… Continue reading What are the Official IBHS FORTIFIED Roof Standards for Louisiana Homes?
From a Realtor’s View: Navigating Disclosures and Curb Appeal When Selling a Post-Storm Home
From a Realtor’s View: Navigating Disclosures and Curb Appeal When Selling a Post-Storm Home The storm has passed, but for homeowners looking to sell, a new set of challenges is just beginning. It’s a journey that can feel overwhelming, mixing emotional recovery with complex financial and legal decisions. As a realtor who has guided many… Continue reading From a Realtor’s View: Navigating Disclosures and Curb Appeal When Selling a Post-Storm Home
Financial Expert’s Guide: Maximizing Tax Credits and Rebates on Your Roof Replacement
Financial Expert’s Guide: Maximizing Tax Credits and Rebates on Your Roof Replacement Introduction: Turn Your Necessary Roof Replacement into a Smart Financial Move A roof replacement is one of the most significant investments a homeowner will make. The sticker shock is real, and it often feels like a purely defensive expense—a necessary cost to prevent… Continue reading Financial Expert’s Guide: Maximizing Tax Credits and Rebates on Your Roof Replacement
Hurricane season in Louisiana
Preparing for Hurricane Season in Louisiana: Why Water is the Ultimate Threat Introduction: More Than Just Wind – Louisiana’s Unique Hurricane Challenge As **hurricane season in Louisiana** approaches, the focus often turns to wind speeds and storm categories. While powerful winds are certainly destructive, for residents of the Bayou State, the true peril often lies… Continue reading Hurricane season in Louisiana
Is My Home in a Flood zone? Flood Maps and Other Safety Tips
Many homes in the United States are located within flood zones. As the recent Yellowstone flooding shows, homeowners don’t know the risks or aren’t prepared to deal with them. You should assess this potential and take preventative measures if necessary before you end up submerged! Nearly all homes located in flood-prone areas are near a… Continue reading Is My Home in a Flood zone? Flood Maps and Other Safety Tips
Flood Insurance Costs Increase in Louisiana
The city of Lake Charles in southwest Louisiana has been subject to two hurricanes and intense rains over the past year. Tommy Eastman could lose coverage on his four-bedroom home, which has so far been unaffected by flood damage, because of rising costs for his flood insurance. Risk Rating 2.0 will affect a huge amount… Continue reading Flood Insurance Costs Increase in Louisiana
Lake Charles Experiencing ‘Historic Rainfall’
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Hurricane Delta Updates
Hurricane Delta Updates Looks like we are looking at the next storm in this historic 2020 hurricane season for Southern Louisiana. As of Wednesday morning, it looks like the Lafayette area is going to be hit again, with an even more potentially damaging storm. Because of the speed of the Hurricane Delta, flooding in Louisiana… Continue reading Hurricane Delta Updates
Donations Requested To Help Hurricane Laura Victims
First Baptist Church Springfield and Advanced Facilities Services will be going to the town of Iowa, La. on September 26, 2020 to feed victims from Hurricane Laura. Many of the citizens are still without lights and sleeping in their cars and/or tents. We are asking for donations of the following: Hamburger patties Hot dogs Variety… Continue reading Donations Requested To Help Hurricane Laura Victims
May Brings Flooding In Louisiana
Recent rainstorms have caused some major flooding for several neighborhoods on the Northshore. More than 13 inches of rain fell in Tangipahoa Parish and St Tammany Parish, due to rising rivers and creeks overflowing. The Bedico area showed severe signs of distress, leaving many homeowners with a foot of water in their homes. Today… Continue reading May Brings Flooding In Louisiana