Rising Above the Waters: St. Pete's Path to Flood Resilience
St. Pete homeowners, get ready for hurricane season by learning how to safeguard your investment! Discover why elevating homes in flood zones is a smart, proactive step towards peace of mind and long-term protection, especially with another busy storm season predicted.
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Protecting Your Florida Home in a Changing Climate
A recent study highlights the escalating vulnerability of certain types of U.S. homes, particularly older, single-story properties in coastal and low-lying areas, to increasing climate change impacts like rising sea levels, intense rainfall, and severe storm surge. This trend poses significant financial and safety challenges for homeowners.
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The Waterfront Dilemma: Raise Your Home or Sell the Land?
Explore the difficult "stay or go" ultimatum facing Tampa Bay waterfront homeowners following the destruction of Hurricane Helene. As property values face a "Helene Discount" of $300,000 to $500,000 due to flood damage, owners must decide if spending roughly half a million dollars to elevate their homes is a sound investment. The analysis suggests that while owners of standard lots may only break even, the move protects their lifestyle and insurance rates. Conversely, owners of premium, open-wat
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