Selling a Floodplain Home? Get the Elevation Certificate

Skyline view of Toledo, Ohio, with the Maumee River and nearby floodplain homes where an elevation certificate may be required for property sales.

Selling a home is rarely simple. But if your property is in a floodplain, like some neighborhoods in Toledo, there’s an extra step that can make or break your deal — getting an elevation certificate. Many sellers don’t think about this document until a buyer or lender requests it. By then, it can cause delays, […]