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Your Flood Map May Be Outdated. Is Your Home Really Protected?
In this episode of the Real Estate Update Podcast, host Paul Centopani speaks with John Dickson about how homeowners and homebuyers can better understand their flood risk and determine whether flood insurance makes sense for their property. John explains why FEMA flood maps may not always reflect current conditions, how changing development and weather patterns can affect flood exposure, and why being outside a designated high-risk flood zone does not necessarily mean a property is safe from flooding.
The conversation also covers when flood insurance is required by a mortgage lender and why…
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