Trade Secrets Inspections Podcast
Join host Rick Kooyman of Trade Secrets Inspections and stay in the know. In each episode, Rick shares cutting edge insight on the best ways to protect you most valuable asset... your home.
Podcasting since 2021 • 25 episodes
Trade Secrets Inspections Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 3: Challenges of Meeting New Insurance Standards
Episode 3 of the Florida Insurance Survival Series Rick Kooyman discusses the impact of Florida building codes on condo owners, particularly regarding impact-rated products. He explains that products must pass large missile tests t...
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Episode 3
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Episode 2: Changes in Insurance Policies and Public Adjusters
Episode 2 of the Florida Insurance Survival Series Rick Kooyman discusses the stringent insurance industry standards affecting home inspections, particularly the four-point inspection. He notes that roofs, once insurable for 10 year...
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Episode 1: Navigating the Home Owner's Insurance Maze
Episode 1 of the Florida Insurance Survival Series Rick Kooyman discusses the rise in Florida insurance costs, tracing it back to Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which led to the creation of the Miami-Dade building code and later the Flor...
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Florida Insurance Survival Guide: Hurricanes, Codes, and Costs
Rick Kooyman, owner of Trade Secret Inspections, discussed the complexities of homeowners insurance in Florida, particularly post-Hurricane Andrew. He explained the evolution of the Florida building code, the rise of Citizens Insurance, and the...
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TSI Season 2 Podcast # 7 NABOR vs. FAR Bar, Real Estate Contracts in Naples, FL
Sergio DeCesare and Rick Kooyman discuss the nuances of real estate contracts in Naples, Florida, specifically the board contract, the neighbor contract, and the state contract called the Fire bar. Rick emphasizes the importance of due diligenc...
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