Sea-Level Rise: What a Flood Elevation Survey Reveals

A flooded street near buildings showing why a flood elevation survey is important for property safety

Miami is used to big headlines, but the newest reports hit a little harder than usual. Several news outlets this week warned that rising seas could reach dangerous levels by mid-century, putting low-lying parts of the city at higher risk. Videos of flooded streets in Brickell and Miami Beach spread fast online, and people began […]

When to Update Your Loan Closing Survey

Land surveyor checking blueprints during a property inspection for a loan closing survey

Buying a home in Florida can feel like riding a roller coaster — especially in Miami, where deals can rise and fall with the tides. One of the most overlooked parts of a property sale is the loan closing survey, a requirement from most lenders to make sure what’s on paper matches what’s actually on […]

Floods Are a Warning to Get a Boundary Line Survey

Flooded suburban home surrounded by standing water after heavy rain, showing how floods can affect property boundaries

If you own a home, you should consider ordering a boundary line survey sooner rather than later. With recent floods and king-tide surges sweeping through South Florida, knowing exactly where your property ends and your neighbor’s begins has never been more important. Last week, streets across Miami-Dade and Broward counties saw water creeping up driveways, […]