Sue’s Flood Real Estate Tips: The Right Policy for the Right Situation

I have a client that lives in the Satuit Trail neighborhood, off route 3A in Scituate. She has owned the home for 28yrs, mortgage is paid off. She has an…

Sue’s Flood Real Estate Tips: A different type of disclosure

As a buyer you should expect a realtor to disclose whether the existing flood insurance policy is transferrable. Continuous coverage on the property…

Sue’s Flood Real Estate Tips: Oceanfront Property? Storm proofing your building is critical.

My clients purchased a beautiful ocean front property in Scituate. The builder left it up to the new owners to select and complete the exterior…

Sue’s Flood Real Estate Tips: Tips when buying in risky areas

When you are planning to purchase a property located in a high risk flood zone, it is always good news to hear the current owner has flood coverage and the…

Sue’s Flood Real Estate Tips: Understanding Loss History

Do you understand when you purchase a home in a flood zone that the history of damage and claims follows along with the property…

Sue’s Flood Real Estate Tips: Market Update During COVID-19

The unpredictable and unprecedented events have certainly taught us all how quickly life can drastically change. We have been provided guidelines and tools…

Sue’s Flood Real Estate Tips: Be Aware of Substantial Improvement Triggers

Are you considering purchasing a property in a high risk flood zone with the intention of renovation/repair? Are you aware of the FEMA, state and local…

Sue’s Flood Real Estate Tips: Hire Someone with Experience

Buyer beware… I recently had a client looking to purchase a home in the Sand Hills area of Scituate. Most of this neighborhood is located in the…

Sue’s Flood Real Estate Tips: Significant Damage from a Flood Clock Could be Ticking

Are you aware that if your home has suffered significant damage from coastal flooding there is a time limit for you to act? There are restrictions…

Sue’s Flood Real Estate Tips: Get a Grant Might Need a Loan

Did you know that if you are awarded a Federal grant to elevate and improve your property to protect it from flooding, you must pay for the…