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Home Sales Impacted By Rising Flood Insurance Rates

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Cliff

Rising Flood Insurance Rates A hike in flood insurance rates has forced home buyers to recede from the market in some areas, drastically hampering home sales, according to reports. “The market dried up — it died,” says Shirley Davis, a … Continue reading →

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A New Selling Tool: No Flood Insurance Needed

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Cliff

No Flood Insurance Required With ever increasing flood insurance hikes, the homes that are unaffected are in hot demand. Florida has some real estate professionals attaching riders to their for sale signs that say “no flood insurance required.” They’re also … Continue reading →

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Flood Insurance Rates Up and Property Values Down

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Cliff

Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act Federal flood insurance rates are rising, and the increases from New England to Hawaii are hurting property values, residents and legislators say. The law, known as the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act, is rolling … Continue reading →

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