Categories for Flood Survey

The Costs of Rising Water

November 16, 2019 12:40 am Published by Leave your thoughts

There are a lot of factors you need to take into account when purchasing property. After all, buying real estate is likely to be the most significant financial decision you’ll ever make in your life, so it’s important to arm yourself with as much information as possible to guide you in that process. It’s easy to become focused on the structure itself and overlook other important issues, including floodplain designations. For many buyers, floodplain designations never even cross their mind. However, if a piece of property is located on land that has been determined to be a special flood hazard... View Article

Purchase Flood Insurance Before the Next Tropical Storm

July 17, 2019 10:40 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

A flood survey in Guadalupe County, TX is necessary for assessing your flood risk. Once you know of the risk, then it is time to purchase flood insurance. Many property owners protest this purchase because they do not want to deal with the expense, and often feel like damage will not be covered anyway. However, homes have a 26 percent chance of flood damage as opposed to a 9 percent chance of fire. This makes flood insurance a necessary investment. Here are five factors to consider when purchasing coverage: Risk: FEMA flood insurance maps rate risk in an area from... View Article