Listen "56. Fire Hardening"
Episode Synopsis
What’s happening in today’s East Bay real estate market? Listen to find out! In this week’s episode we dive into fire hardening and defensible space. What is Fire Hardening and what policies have changed? AB-38 specifies that any house in a high or very high fire zone needs to have a defensible space and an inspection prior to selling. How do homeowners find out if they are in a high fire zone? HINT: Talk to your realtor. Fire Hardening is when you upgrade or maintain your home so it is less vulnerable to embers, heat, and flames. Defensible space is the buffer zone around buildings that reduces fire risk by managing vegetation and other fire fuels. update your home to. When you go to CalFire it can help you understand your jurisdiction and how to schedule inspections. Tune in to find out more about what homeowners can do to help protect their homes from fires.Adam Hamalian and Sherry Hutchens are real estate brokers (REALTORS®) working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we discuss the interesting and complicated world of real estate through engaging stories, humor, and expert insights. Over the past few months, Sherry & Adam have been producing a podcast that aims to both educate and entertain our clients and colleagues. Each episode explores some aspect of residential real estate or features interviews with seasoned professionals, where we uncover their unique experiences and valuable lessons. Whether you’re a curious homeowner or an experienced agent, there’s something for everyone. Follow The Real Story with Adam Hamalian & Sherry Hutchens on• Youtube: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Website: https://www.hutchenshamalian.com• Instagram: @HutchensHamalianProperties• Facebook: @HutchensHamalianProperties• LinkedIn: @HutchensHamalianProperties Adam Hamalian: [email protected] Sherry Hutchens: [email protected] CalFire: https://www.fire.ca.gov/prepareFor past episodes or to subscribe to this podcast, click here. Or find us on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Hutchens Hamalian Properties GroupDudum Real Estate GroupDRE #01320608 | DRE #01917597 | DRE #01882902 #HutchensHamalian #EastBayRealEstate #BayAreaRealEstate #RealEstate #ListingStats #LoveWhereYouLive #ListingAgents #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTeam #TheRealStoryPodcast #AdamandSherry #HomeownershipJourney #PodcastSeason2 #BayAreaPodcast #FireHardening #DefensibleSpace #CalFireLEGAL: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The hosts’ and guests’ views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the hosts/guests and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information. ©Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group
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