MIAMI, FL – December 10, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Cornerstone Homebuyers has expanded its “Sell Water Damaged House” service to address to the urgent need for water-damaged home solutions throughout Florida’s four major regions. The Miami-based real estate consultant and property investment company now provides cash offers for single-family homes affected by flooding, hurricane damage, and water intrusion from various sources, regardless of repair requirements or insurance status.
Florida recorded 46,815 flood damage claims totaling over $169 million in 2024, representing the highest number of flood claims nationwide, according to data from the National Flood Insurance Program. Recent hurricanes Helene and Milton caused an estimated $50 billion each in damages across Florida, with Helene bringing mostly water damage while Milton combined flooding with significant wind damage. Water damage and freezing account for 22.6 percent of all home insurance claims nationally, according to 2023 data from the Insurance Information Institute.
Cornerstone Homebuyers, which celebrated 16 years in business, specializes in buying houses for cash throughout South Florida, Central Florida, Southwest Florida, North Florida. The company purchases homes affected by water damage from multiple sources, including hurricane flooding, storm surge, heavy rainfall events, plumbing failures and roof leaks.
“Florida homeowners face unique water damage challenges, especially from hurricane flooding” said Ellie Verdura, Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Homebuyers. “Many properties with severe water damage cannot qualify for traditional financing, leaving homeowners unable to sell through conventional real estate channels. We buy houses with water damage, including homes with mold complications, structural issues from flooding, and properties requiring complete remediation.”
The service expansion addresses challenges Florida homeowners face when selling water-damaged houses through traditional methods. Water damage often creates mold growth within 24 to 48 hours, requires professional remediation, and can cause structural compromise requiring extensive home repairs. With mold complications common in Florida’s climate, total remediation costs can be quite costly. Properties with flood history experience property value reductions ranging from 20 to 30 percent according to Florida real estate market analysis, while flood insurance requirements add annual costs for future buyers.
Cornerstone Homebuyers handles properties affected by recent hurricane damage, including homes impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. The company purchases homes with standing water damage, properties requiring mold remediation, houses with damages from flooding, homes with electrical system damage from water intrusion, and properties with compromised structural integrity from water exposure. Traditional buyers typically reject properties with significant water damage history, creating obstacles for homeowners seeking quick transactions.
“When homeowners need to sell their house fast after water damage, timing becomes critical before additional deterioration occurs,” Ellie Verdura explained. “We provide cash offers within 24 hours, allowing homeowners to sell a house as is to Cornerstone Homebuyers without investing in costly water damage repairs, mold remediation, or structural restoration. Our experience includes properties with severe flood damage, homes requiring complete interior reconstruction, and houses that insurance companies have deemed substantial losses.”
The company’s water damage services extend to properties facing multiple complications. Cornerstone Homebuyers, as cash home buyers, purchases homes with insurance claim complications, properties in FEMA flood zones, houses with repetitive flood loss history, homes requiring elevation to meet flood regulations, properties with denied insurance claims, and houses where insurance proceeds prove insufficient for complete restoration.
Florida’s geography creates particular vulnerability to water damage events. The state’s longest seacoast in the continental United States, low elevation, high water table, and relatively flat terrain complicate water drainage during heavy rainfall. Between 2000 and 2019, Florida experienced 81 hurricanes and tropical storms, many requiring FEMA assistance. Florida maintains over 2.1 million flood insurance policies, according to National Flood Insurance Program data, yet the vast majority of Florida households remain without flood coverage, leaving many homeowners financially vulnerable after flooding events.
Properties affected by water damage often face repair timelines extending months or more for proper remediation. Professional water damage restoration requires water removal, complete structural drying, dehumidification, cleaning, sanitization, and restoration to original condition. Many homeowners discover their standard homeowners insurance policies cover burst pipes and internal leaks but exclude flood damage from external water sources, creating significant financial gaps when disaster strikes.
Cornerstone Homebuyers is a Miami-based real estate consultant and property investment company established in 2009. Founded on principles of transparency and market expertise, and as a company that buy houses for cash, Cornerstone Homebuyers serves homeowners throughout Florida’s four major regions. The company specializes in direct cash sales of properties regardless of condition or circumstance, providing alternatives to traditional real estate transactions. Cornerstone Homebuyers maintains an A+ Better Business Bureau accreditation and has completed over 500 transactions. The company typically covers standard seller closing costs and can close typically from 7–21 days or can accommodate to seller’s timeline.
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For more information about Cornerstone Homebuyers Inc, contact the company here:
Cornerstone Homebuyers
Ellie Verdura
(305) 615-2888
ellie@cornerstonehomebuyers.com
Cornerstone Homebuyers
3165 NW 61st St,
Miami, FL 33142
