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Question for new builders-, if a buildable lot is In the flood zone could a new foundation be built on cement blocks and if so would the property still need flood insurance? This lot is near a creek.
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We came back from very long trip and then found my apartmnet was flooded , they drilled holes in ceilings to drain apartment above us , holes everywhere on our ceilings, made our rooms flooded, furniture damage kitche...
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Is anyone keeping up with and considering climate change when buying and holding peripheries? Urban flood issues & real estate investment may be uncertain, but one thing seems certain: climate change is real &...
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I don't live in FL, so can anyone tell me if they get flood ins on your properties that are not in Flood zones ?I've had some people say its a waste of money if not in Flood Zone, and others say Flood ins is necessary...
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My specialty lately has been highly distressed foundation issue houses..I've found a pretty high end house in CA that has been flooded and I can probably pick it up for about $250K with an ARV value of about $700KMy p...
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I have a home in Indianapolis Indiana and the Flood Insurance keeps going up year after year, in just two years it has gone up 300 dollars. From what I understand this is regulated by FEMA, does anyone know how to g...
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We are 3 days away from closing and I get a paper that lists the things that I need to bring to closing. No problem until I see, "This property is in a special flood area" and you need "proof of flood insurance."
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Hello all,Not new to the site but I've been gone for a while. Just last week a really nice property flooded during the extreme temperatures we just experienced. I hear the owner hasn't paid the mortgage and will proba...
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Hi everybody new here,So I just bought a rental property in cash that is located in a 100 year flood plain zone. Is it worth it to get the insurance? From calculations, it appears that it will at least take 1500 away ...
A property I am looking to make an offer on has a flooding problem in the basement every time it rains. The sub-pump is located in the corner of the basement. I'm guessing in order to prevent further flooding I would ...