Would YOU buy a house less than 1000 feet from the ocean??

[Huckleberry3911948]

my best friend did 50 yrds from ocean
i just bought him a rubber raft
just in case. cowabunga man.

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by Alphaman

No where there is always a risk, if not hurricanes it`s tornados or lightning.

Great post, devastation can occur in any area of this great country. We all take risks regarless of location and we should evaluate before we make a decision....

Many members have discussed this issue in many threads, but the final decision is up to you....

[randian]

Originally Posted by BucFan

After seeing the devastation from Katrina, I could never, ever live close to the beach.

You can tell from that picture that those were wood-frame homes. Anything built in Florida will be concrete or concrete block, usually reinforced with rebar if it is anywhere near the coast. The wholesale devastation that hit Louisiana and Mississippi shouldn't happen in Florida.

[agreatlife]

Not everyone believes in the global warming, so not everyone believes we'll have a 23 ft rise in ocean level. Having said that, yes, I am actually looking at a townhome across the st. from the ocean. But you should have a good evacuation plan.

I suspect insurance is pricey, but you should be able to find it. Like was said - you can get insurance on a nuclear site!