A sump pump can be a great addition to any lake home, but the property you’re interested in may already come with one. Although we’ve all heard the negatives of having a sump pump, depending on the type of lake home you have, they’re an excellent tool to have in your basement in case of […]
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Will My Dream Lakefront Home Require Flood Insurance?
About 15% of all lakefront properties will require flood insurance by the lender. This means that they have determined (through FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps) that the property sits in a flood zone. Flood insurance is not cheap and can cost anywhere from $500 per year to $5,000 per year. Here’s some facts about flood […]