# The Art of Home Inspections: Safeguarding Your Biggest Investment

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Podcast: [Contractor Talk with Richie Kidwell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/contractor-talk-with-richie-kidwell-6399179)
Published: 2026-04-24T14:17:02+00:00
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## Resource

Richie Kidwell and co-host, property-damage attorney Hans Kennon, return with Contractor Talk for an Earth Day episode focused on property-damage claims, hurricane preparedness, and real estate strategy. 🌎 Special guest Mike Hayman of Liberty Property Inspections breaks down the rising demand for inspections, the benefits of pre-listing inspections, and why proper permits for major work, such as repipes and roofs, are critical to avoid red tags and future sale issues. They also cover updates to Florida wind mitigation and four-point inspection forms effective March and April 2025, how inspections can lower insurance premiums, and why documenting your home before storm season matters. If you are buying, selling, or protecting your home, this episode delivers practical insights you can use.

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