Flood zones are a very important consideration when buying a new home in the Houston area. Fortunately, getting flood risk information for properties is now more accessible than ever.

Starting in August, each property on realtor.com will list its FEMA flood zone and a Flood Factor™ between one and 10 that represents its risk of flooding not just today but over a thirty-year mortgage, according to a recent article.

Realtor.com partnered with First Street Foundation, a nonprofit research and technology group, to add comprehensive flood risk data to nearly all of their listed properties

This first-of-its-kind data integration will help potential buyers can better understand a property’s flood risk and take necessary steps to make sure their home is properly protected. Users can also drill down for additional details on past, present and future risk, and explore the interactive flood map.

This data can paint a more complete picture of a property’s flood risk. By better understanding the risk, homeowners can protect their home with flood insurance and other precautionary measures.

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We are pleased to share that homes in Lakes of Bella have never flooded. Here are a few remarks from residents after Hurricane Harvey effected many homes in the surrounding area. You can read more about it here.

“I would like to tell whoever the developer of Lakes is that they did a fantastic job by having the foresight to make sure we have fantastic retaining and drainage systems. It was close on Sunday night with the water in the lake behind our house but we as a community were fortunate and I would just like to thank the developer for a great planning job.”

“Lakes of Bella Terra is a wonderful place to live. No flooding here!”

“I wanted to take few minutes and express my gratitude to you and your company. It's my understanding that you designed the drainage in around Lakes of Bella Terra. Myself and countless others are grateful and can't thank you enough for the incredible job you all did during these catastrophic floods over the last few days. We are all extremely lucky to be living in a neighborhood like ours.”