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buying advice Florida Real Estate and Rising Insurance Costs: What Homeowners Need to Know Home insurance costs in Florida are skyrocketing, creating major challenges for homeowners and buyers alike. As insurance rates climb, they impact affordability, property values, and the overall housing market. Why Are Insurance Rates So High? Florida homeowners now pay an average of $5,531 per year for $300,000 in dwelling coverage—142% higher than the national average. […]
above flood Understanding “Above Flood” vs. “Below Flood” Homes in the Florida Keys When buying or selling a home in the Florida Keys, one of the most significant factors to consider is whether a property is “above flood” or “below flood.” This distinction doesn’t just impact the structure of the home—it also plays a crucial role in determining insurance costs and resale value. What Does “Above Flood” and […]
Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance – What you need to know before you purchase There’s been a lot of talk about flood insurance rates here in Monroe County, and for good reason.  On July 6, 2012, the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 was signed into law. While the good news is the reauthorizing of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30, 2017, the bill brings […]
Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance – What you need to know before you purchase There’s been a lot of talk about flood insurance rates here in Monroe County, and for good reason.  On July 6, 2012, the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 was signed into law. While the good news is the reauthorizing of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30, 2017, the bill brings […]
above flood Below Flood . . . Above Flood . . . What does it mean? If you’re a buyer looking at property in the Florida Keys, chances are you’ve heard the terms “below flood” and “above flood”, usually in regards to an enclosed area below the main living level of a home. The terms are in reference to what floodplain the home is built in. Each area of the Keys […]
above flood Below Flood . . . Above Flood . . . What does it mean? If you’re a buyer looking at property in the Florida Keys, chances are you’ve heard the terms “below flood” and “above flood”, usually in regards to an enclosed area below the main living level of a home. The terms are in reference to what floodplain the home is built in. Each area of the Keys […]
fema STATUS OF KEY DEER CASE By Jim Lupino, Esq. and Russell Yagel, Esq. In a sentence, the case is status quo. Not any different than 10 months ago and not any better. As you will recall, Federal Court Judge Michael Moore entered orders in 2005 which resulted in approximately 40,000 properties in Monroe County being restricted from National Flood Insurance […]
fema STATUS OF KEY DEER CASE By Jim Lupino, Esq. and Russell Yagel, Esq. In a sentence, the case is status quo. Not any different than 10 months ago and not any better. As you will recall, Federal Court Judge Michael Moore entered orders in 2005 which resulted in approximately 40,000 properties in Monroe County being restricted from National Flood Insurance […]
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