Sunny-Day Floods Create Elevation Certificate Chaos

Elevated coastal homes surrounded by high water during a sunny-day flood showing the importance of an accurate elevation certificate

Miami is famous for its sunshine and waterfront lifestyle—but lately, even sunny days have been bringing floods. Streets in Brickell, Edgewater, and Miami Beach are turning into shallow rivers during high tide. These “sunny-day floods” are a reminder that the city’s relationship with rising seas is changing fast. And with that change comes something most […]

Why Waterfront Deals Need an ALTA Land Title Survey

Aerial view of Miami waterfront properties along Biscayne Bay where an ALTA Land Title Survey is needed to uncover flood zones, seawall compliance, and easements

When Florida approved the transfer of a prime piece of downtown Miami land, the headlines were everywhere. Most people focused on politics. But if you’re in real estate, development, or lending, the bigger story is about due diligence. The site is worth around $66 million and sits right next to Biscayne Bay. That makes it […]

Property Survey Reveals Drainage Fixes for Rainy Yards

Flooded residential yard after heavy rain showing why a property survey is needed to spot drainage issues

If you live in Miami, you’ve probably said it yourself: “Is it ever going to stop raining?” September felt like a downpour almost every day, and many residents turned to Reddit to vent about soggy weekends, ruined plans, and streets that looked like rivers. While you can’t control the weather, you can control how well […]