Tag: home buying tips

Why Every Homebuyer Should Demand Flood History Transparency

H. Cutner
Flood History Transparency

The Hidden Risks of Buying a Flood-Prone Home For millions of Americans, purchasing a home is the single largest financial decision they will ever make. Yet many buyers face an alarming obstacle when it comes to flood risk. More than one-third of U.S. states fail to require any disclosure of a property’s past flood damage or risk during a real estate transaction. This leaves countless buyers unaware they may be stepping into a financial nightmare. Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S., and a home…

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Tips for Buying Your First Home

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If you’re looking to buy your first home there are a lot of things you should take into account, but also a lot of advantages available to you. Take a look at our guide to buying your first home for more information. Buying a home is an instance where you’re most going to hear the incredulous phrase “in this economy?” and that’s no surprise. Buying a home is difficult. The housing market demand is rising while supply is dropping, and a widening wealth gap is causing less people to be…

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