I'd like to compare those terms to the ones I see and potentially incorporate some of the safety features.You've noted the key element of the deal.

There are areas of CHICAGO that have that same level of safety.

We're looking at a property we're thinking about buying that is located in a Flood Hazard area (as designated by FEMA).

If the income you're making relative to the net proceeds (equity) or return on your equity is high enough and the prospects of appreciation are strong relative to your other options you may want to keep it but, if you're making a total return of lets say 15% but prospects for 25% return can be obtained safety in abundance then you may want to consider to grow your money quicker by selling your property.

After a year, the utility company requires air pressure tests, permits, meter/safety checks and who know what other hoops I'll discover and jump through.

You should put a financing and appraisal contingencies in the contract for the new home.4- Assuming you (and your family) are going to live in the new house there are a whole slew of other items for you to consider ie: school district, neighborhood safety, travel time for work, etc.I wouldn't worry too much about getting a deal on a house I'm going to live in unless it is for a very short term.

3.500%Taxes ESTIMATED AT:$420.00Refinance Loan Amt (without UFMIP / Funding Fee):Hazard Insurance ESTIMATED AT:$100.00Loan Amt (without UFMIP / Funding Fee):$405,300PMI/FHA Mortgage Insurance:$455.96UFMIP / Funding Fee PERCENTAGE:1.750%MI Factor1.350%UFMIP / Funding Fee DOLLAR AMOUNT:$7,092.75HOA DuesTotal Loan Amt (with UFMIP / Funding Fee):$412,3932nd Mortgage Principal and Interest$0.00Interest Rate:4.250%Loan Term (in months):360Value:$420,000TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT ESTIMATE:$3,004.69Loan to Value:96.50%Estimated PayoffESTIMATED FEESESTIMATED LOAN COSTS--BUYERESTIMATED PREPAID & ESCROW COSTS--BUYER (SEE NOTES BELOW)ORIGINATION FEE0.000%$0.00Per Diem Interest on New LoanASSUME$48.02LOAN DISCOUNT0.000%$0.00(from the day of funding through month end).

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and will dangle tax incentives and grants in front of the selected communities in order to create a dependence partnership between local government, businesses and agencies and the Federal government “to create jobs, leverage private investment, increase economic activity, expand educational opportunities, and improve public safety.”The UPI contributed to this report.

There is a reason that basements require egress - SAFETY.

Wear appropriate safety gear.