The 5-Minute Flood Check: Use This Before You Bid
“Binabaha ba dito?” (Does it flood here?) Don’t ask the neighbors (they might lie). Ask the satellite. Flooding is the #1 value destroyer in Metro Manila. You must verify it scientifically. The Tool: Project NOAH / HazardHunterPH These are free government tools. Interpret the Data
“Binabaha ba dito?” (Does it flood here?) Don’t ask the neighbors (they might lie). Ask the satellite. Flooding is the #1 value destroyer in Metro Manila. You must verify it scientifically. The Tool: Project NOAH / HazardHunterPH These are free government tools. Go to the website. Pin the location of the foreclosure. Check the “100-Year Flood Return” layer. Interpret the Data Yellow/Red Zones: High risk. Proceed with extreme caution (or elevate the house). No Color: Generally safe. Emotional Benefit: Bidding with the confidence that your investment won’t go underwater.
