Today is a great day to swing by any homes or neighborhoods you’re interested in. Check to see where water collects and what kind of flood mitigation is in place.
If you already have a home under contract and are waiting to close, I suggest trying to get into see the home to check for water in the basement. It is better to know now, so you can ask the seller to fix any leaks or problematic grading around the home.
Local Realtors who have been in the area a long time tend to know which areas are prone to flooding. A good Realtor will help you avoid those areas. But, it doesn’t hurt to double-check on days like today. Because Inverness, Barrington, Deer Park, and many parts of Palatine are so hilly and filled with waterways, buyers need to pay attention to topography.
