The 2008 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner, and for the Florida home buyer, there has never been a better time to think about hurricane protection for your home and family. If you are considering a new home purchase in Florida and have not yet chosen your new home, taking a bit of extra time to find out about available hurricane protection costs you nothing, and could pay dividends in the long run. According to current building codes adopted by most Florida counties, a home must be built to withstand a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of approximately 90-114 mph with gusts of no more than 120 mph. While the age of a home is not necessarily a detriment when it comes to hurricane protection, the year a home was constructed should be a very important factor in your final decision on which home to buy. At this time, Florida home buyers throughout the state can obtain homes with the same level of hurricane protection that is required in Dade County. read more

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