5 strategies smart buyers deploy when apartment-hunting in NYC flood zones

… that hasnt stopped people from flocking here But it  does  mean you should arm yourself with some extra … confused New York City has six hurricane evacuation zones ranked by risk of storm surge impact with 1 being the most … of flooding but also advises prospective buyers to find out what happens in the event that flooding does occur In the …

By Virginia K. Smith |August 8, 2017 - 12:59PM
What to know before buying a waterfront vacation home

… of heart Here a few important factors to consider before buying a house by the water … Note This story originally ran … vulnerable to rising water think flooding Since standard homeowners insurance doesnt cover flooding if you buy a home in an area thats high risk and have a mortgage from a …

By Jennifer Laing |April 13, 2017 - 1:45PM
Ground floor apartments are now trendy—but are they about to go extinct?

… Firstfloor apartmentswere sorry  maisonettes have recently experienced … upscale rebranding but is this all happening just in time for them to be phased out of New York life altogether On the … in a 2013 report on postSandy infrastructure the Center for Architecture r ecommended that in flood zones …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 19, 2015 - 12:59PM
Buy a Sandy-ravaged property for as little as $27,950—if you're willing to build

… We seem to be in the midst of an era for statesponsored real estate fire …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 18, 2015 - 2:30PM