Do You Need an Elevation Certificate? Find Out Now
Buying a home should feel smooth. You find the right place, agree on a price, and move toward closing. However, many buyers are surprised when a lender or insurance company suddenly asks for an elevation certificate, and you start wondering why it may be required in the first place. At that moment, things slow down. […]
How To Find Your Property On FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps
What are FEMA flood maps? FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) or just Flood Maps are provided after a flood risk assessment has been completed or updated for a community. This study is known as a Flood Insurance Study. The FIRM gives you the Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) and insurance risk zones in addition to […]