Elevation Certificate: Why Sinking Land Increases Flood Risk

Houston skyline with rising water in the foreground symbolizing flood risk, land subsidence, and the need for an elevation certificate

Houston is slowly sinking. And no, that’s not just a dramatic headline. Scientists recently discovered that parts of the city are dropping by as much as an inch every year. This quiet shift in the ground may not seem like a big deal at first, but it can seriously affect your property—especially when it comes […]