Many homeowners have an elevation certificate from years ago and think it still works. Sometimes it does. But old information can quietly raise flood insurance costs, slow down a refinance, or cause problems when selling a home. Knowing when a … Continue reading →
What an Elevation Certificate Tells You About Flood Risk An elevation certificate shows how high a home sits compared to the expected flood level in the area. Insurance companies, lenders, and local offices use this document to review flood risk, … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →