Wildfire abatement and prevention mainly protect your home from a price discount rather than guaranteeing a specific premium, but evidence from California suggests that clearly high-risk, unimproved homes can sell around 4–5% less than otherwise similar homes, especially in Southern California. Effective mitigation can also unlock insurance availability and large premium discounts, which buyers capitalize [continue reading…] Wildfire abatement and prevention mainly protect your home from a price discount rather than guaranteeing a specific premium, but evidence from California suggests that clearly high-risk, unimproved homes can sell around 4–5% less than otherwise similar homes, especially in Southern California. Effective mitigation can also unlock insurance availability and large premium discounts, which buyers capitalize [continue reading…] 
Wild fires are a very serious concern for home owners in our service area. At Edward’s Enterprises we encourage Southern California homeowners to tackle several straightforward weekend projects that dramatically improve wildfire safety around the house. 1. Create a 0–5 ft “ember‑proof” buffer The first five feet around your house is the most critical zone [continue reading…] 
Cleaning up your exterior and storage spaces is one of the fastest, cheapest ways to boost a home’s value and make it easier to sell. Real estate agents consistently report that clutter—indoors and out—pushes prices down because buyers assume poor maintenance and struggle to see the home’s true potential. Surveyed top agents estimate that simple [continue reading…] 
At Edwards Enterprises we perform a lot of repair and replacement work on home sprinkler and irrigation systems. Southern California’s dry climate makes irrigation necessary for most homes and efficient systems that use water wisely are important. Under the best circumstances a sprinkler system is built to last 20-25 years. Components like sprinkler heads and [continue reading…] 
At Edwards Enterprises we know Southern California homeowners with aging houses face a mix of climate, soil, and regulatory issues that can quietly turn into big repair bills if they are not planned for and addressed by qualified contractors.bestcoastinspections+2 The following is a list of concerns that a homeowner or home buyer should be aware [continue reading…]