florida: Rain, rain, ........more rain!
- 06/04/09 08:31 AM
For those of you not used to Florida's seasonal rain fall, this may be a soaking experience. For the first time in many years we are finally experiencing the afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Florida has been in a water shortage situation for several years. Part of it is due to recent years' lack of soaking rains. Unfortunately, more is due to usage or consumption, poor planning, and lack of viable recharging areas. But, Steve, Florida is surrounded by water? Sure it is,... salt water. Salt water intrusion into our aquifer is one of the primary causes of our water shortages. When … (5 comments)
florida: What's the Deal with Wind Mitigation in Florida?
- 04/21/09 11:29 AM
Wind Mitigation is a system for providing insurance discounts or credits for home owners that have certain design and building features. Or, you might have heard of the My Safe Florida Home Program (MSFH) which is similar but in reality different. The confusion is equal in all sides of the equation. From law makers to consumers and agents (real estate and insurance) and inspectors in-between, few people have an understanding of the topic. This is what I have learned so far..............perhaps you will have something to add. MSFH is/was (State Legislature to determine) a grants run program for the specific purpose … (2 comments)
florida: Welcome to WE Home Inspections
- 04/09/09 01:49 PM
This would be my first blog, so please be constructive with any criticizm. I made it to active rain through my professional organization. I am doing this in hopes of connecting with the new generation of agents in Central Florida. That being the post boom bust generation. I had a great deal of contacts before the bottom fell out and now.....not so much. I know that I need to do the traditional meet and greets all over again, but before I started buying donuts and putting on "classes", I wanted to try technology out.......
For those of you not used to Florida's seasonal rain fall, this may be a soaking experience. For the first time in many years we are finally experiencing the afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Florida has been in a water shortage situation for several years. Part of it is due to recent years' lack of soaking rains. Unfortunately, more is due to usage or consumption, poor planning, and lack of viable recharging areas.
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