Are You Entitled to Discounted Flood Insurance?

Marco Island has been verified as a Class 6 in the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). This means that NFIP policies issued or renewed for properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas beginning October 1, 2005 are entitled to a 20% premium discount. To verify if your property is eligible for this refund, please follow these steps:

1. Go to http://gis.colliergov.net/website/femaflood/ and enter your address. At the bottom of the display you will see a NGVD number (EXAMPLE:Base Flood Elevation NGVD: 9.3). If your home’s elevation is equal to or higher than this number you may be eligible for the discount. Review your home’s survey or FEMA Elevation Certificate to ascertain the base flood elevation. You may find a Elevation Certificate in the bottom left corner of the Collier County FEMA Map Viewer for your address.
2. Review your Declaration page on your flood insurance policy to see your CRS Discount, or contact your insurance agent.
3. Contact Bob Devlin, Marco Island Flood Plan Coordination at 389-5000 to receive a letter to give to your Insurance provider. If you have any questions you can contact Bob for clarification. This information sheet is also available under Standard Forms

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Marco Island Real Estate Statistics for Q2 2008

2008 continues to be a positive growth year as the second quarter came to an end. Inventories were down about 12% for Q2 2007. Pending sales were up by over 28% and closed sales were up over 18% for last year, lead by single family home with over 25% growth. Considering the fact that the economy has been struggling, these are great numbers. I would expect that as we near the end of 2008 that the sales volume will continue to rise.

Check out the statistics at Marco Island Real Estate Statistic for Q2 2008

If you are thinking of buying, its time to get started looking.

For more information about Marco Island Homes for Sale, contact:
Joseph A. Bartos, P.A.
Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers Real Estate
(239) 404-5068
mailto:info@bartosgroup.com
Let us assist you in buying or selling a property in the Marco Island area.

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Marco Island Real Estate Statistics for June 2008

Sales volumes continue to show positive growth. June pending were up over 40% with lots up over 80%. Inventories are down for June 2007. Closed sales were up in all categories and momentum is consistent. We continue to have great deals available. So, if you're thinking about buying, now is the time to get involve in finding your perfect property.

Click the link to see more info on Marco Island Real Estate Statistics for 2008

For more information about Marco Island Homes for Sale, contact:
Joseph A. Bartos, P.A.
Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers Real Estate
(239) 404-5068
mailto:info@bartosgroup.com
Let us assist you in buying or selling a property in the Marco Island area.