Last week we recorded a webinar relevant to carriers in Florida – The Florida Roof Life Cycle: Insurance Eligibility, Wind Mit Credits, and Using Knowledge of New Roofs to Your Advantage. Check it out! This webinar explores the life cycle of roofs in Florida and the implications for insurers at different age intervals, including: Aging... Read More
BuildFax works with dozens of the largest insurance carriers by helping them harness our extremely valuable data set to understand property condition so they can more accurately assess risk. One of the primary areas we lend expertise in is assisting carriers with probable maximum loss (PML) calculations to secure more favorable reinsurance terms. We... Read More
Residential remodeling across the nation increased by 9% between December 2014 and December 2015, and has increased 40% since 2010. So it’s no surprise that places like Home Depot and Lowe’s are seeing revenues skyrocket. Home Depot same-store sales were up 8.9% in just... Read More
You’re finally ready to make those long-awaited home improvements and you’ve secured a contractor to help carry out the work – but you’ve still got one big question: What’s a building permit? Building permits are documents that prove construction projects, such as kitchen renovations or a home remodel, have been done in compliance with local... Read More
We’re proud to announce the public beta launch of our newest product, the BuildFax Report – Property history for smart investments. The BuildFax Report makes it easy to understand the critical details about a property so you can make a smart decision when it’s time to buy. Details like how old the wiring is, the... Read More