Remember how scary hurricane Matthew looked on the news? The storm seemed bigger than our state. Thankfully, we were able to dodge that bullet; but since we do have a yearly hurricane season, we should always be well prepared. National Flood Experts assists homeowners in appealing FEMA’s high-risk flood zone designation. Doing so saves you […]
Month: April 2017
How Living in Florida Affects Your Bottom Line
Ah, Florida. White sand beaches, beautiful weather year-round, fresh, homegrown, produce; fruity cocktails with tiny umbrellas in our very own tropical paradise. We are the epitome of the catchphrase “I live where you vacation.” But did you know that we are also the state with the largest number of flood insurance policies? Whenever there’s a […]
What Are Flood Insurance Rate Maps and How Do They Affect Your Pocket?
Remember when we were kids and we couldn’t wait to grow up? We’d think about all the fun stuff we’d get to do: Go to bed at any time we wanted, eat ice cream for dinner, and pay for flood insurance. Wait; what? That last item wasn’t on your list? You don’t say! Well, now […]
How To Get FEMA to Rezone Your Property
On our previous blog, we discussed how to determine whether you’re really required to carry flood insurance. This week, we’re examining how to get your home or business rezoned if you own your property outright, but it is located in an area designated by FEMA to be in a high-risk flood zone. There are several […]