News For Homebuyers in FriendswoodRead about the real estate market in Friendswood. If you already live in Friendswood or you're looking to buy here, there's always something new to read about on this blog. When you're ready to buy or sell real estate in Friendswood or any surrounding area, give Carol a call. We have the power of RE/MAX right here in the heart of Friendswood. Sep 19, 2009, Eagle Lakes Friendswood, Friendswood Real Estate, REMAX in Friendswood, Carol ThEagle Lakes is a Friendswood neighborhood conveniently located off FM 528. Students living in Eagle Lakes attend Friendswood ISD schools. Buying or selling Carol Thelen REMAX Friendswood Real Estate. Sep 19, 2009, The Forest of Friendswood, Friendswood Real Estate, REMAX in Friendswood, CarolThe Forest of Friendswood is a Friendswood neighborhood conveniently located north of FM 518 near FM 2351. Students living in The Forest of Friendswood attend Friendswood ISD schools. Sep 19, 2009, Understanding Homeowners Insurance, Friendswood Real Estate, REMAX FriendswoodUnderstanding homeowners insurance is important when researching the cost of homeownership. Not only is insurance a good idea but your lender will require you to purchase and keep various types of ins Jun 19, 2009, Home buyers guide on the road to home ownership in FriendswoodYour complete home buyers guide to buying a home. Learn everything from determing how much home you can afford to what happens at closing. Jun 19, 2009, Home sellers guide to selling your home.Home sellers guide. Sell your home in Friendswood. REMAX Select top realty in friendswood. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Home sellers guide to selling your home." Jun 4, 2009, It's Hurricane Season - Do You Know Where Your Windstorm Certificate Is?I know, I know, it's just the beginning of June and I'm talking about hurricanes but if you own and home in a Texas coastal county, then you need to know what a Windstorm Certificate is. In order to reduce the damage caused by wind, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued guidelines and rules for building and remodeling in coastal counties. The three major areas of concern are roofs, exterior doors (including garage doors) and windows. Homes located closer to the coast have more stringent rules. The rules dictate which materials and/or manufacturers are approved by the TDI as well as the size and type of fasteners used and the spacing of those fasteners. The installation will need to be inspected by a certified windstorm inspector. The inspector needs to be able to see how the construction was done so be sure the inspection is done before walls are closed and fasteners are covered up. Once the construction passes the inspection, the inspector will issue a Windstorm Certificate also known as a WPI-8. If you're having a new roof, exterior door or windows installed, you might want to include in the contract that the contractor is responsible for securing the windstorm certificate. Often contractors in Galveston County are familiar with the windstorm inspection process and they have an inspector they work with. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, read about the windstorm specifications at the Texas Department of Insurance's Windstorm website, Texas Department of Insurance. Windstorm inspectors can be pricey, but you can contact the TDI to make an appointment with an inspector from the State and it's free.
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