Sunday, November 4, 2012

In the face of Hurricane Sandy and other natural threats

Two stories in the 11/4/12 edition of the New York Times talk about the weather and its impact on living on the water. My opinion boils down to this – build on the waterfront, be it ocean, lake, bay, lagoon or river, the Federal and state governments no longer step in to help you rebuild.
IF tropical storm Irene last year was an eye-opener, was a reality check. Waterfront property in the New York area is some of the most coveted in the nation, but after back-to-back years of supposedly once-in-a-generation storms, public officials, developers, brokers and homeowners are being forced to re-evaluate.
Read Would you buy on the Waterfront?

The Real Luxury: A Way Out The damage caused by Hurricane Sandy speaks to something so obvious it is often overlooked: New York City shores are not fit for living.
Read it here.

For your next title order or
if you have questions about what you see here, contact
Stephen M. Flatow, Esq.
Vested Land Services LLC
165 Passaic Avenue, Suite 101
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Tel 973-808-6130 - Fax 973-227-0645
E-mail sflatow AT vested.com
Sphere: Related Content

No comments: