Check Flood Maps Before an Elevation Certificate
If you’re buying land or planning a build, you’ll probably hear this early on: “You might need an elevation certificate.” It sounds simple enough, so it’s easy to think you should just go ahead and order one. However, doing that too soon can actually slow things down if you haven’t looked at your property first. […]
What Flood Maps Miss and an ALTA Title Survey Reveals
When the news broke that a Montana town changed its FEMA flood maps—only to get hit by real flooding weeks later—homebuyers across the country started asking questions. Could the same thing happen here in Tupelo, Mississippi? The story went viral because it revealed something important: flood maps can change, but water doesn’t always follow paper […]