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cachukis

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5. I agree. We sold our big house two years ago

Reply to lark (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 11, 2024, 08:38 AM

Jul 2024

and moved into a safe condo.
The taxes on my former home went from $8k to $13k. Insurance went from $3k to $6k.
Thirty five percent of homeowners damaged by Ian, got no money.
We are probably in good shape to live out our lives, but Florida will experience unforseen changes for many, over the next decade.

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Sea-Level Rise Across Southern US Among Fastest On Earth; Approaching 1/2" Per Year In FL Panhandle As Of 2021 [View all] hatrack Jul 2024 OP

The entire East Coast is going to be different Johnny2X2X Jul 2024 #1

I've been living in my house in Jax. FL for 40 years. lark Jul 2024 #2

Be mindful, when people nearby have to lower their cachukis Jul 2024 #3

There are no guarantees anywhere. lark Jul 2024 #4

I agree. We sold our big house two years ago cachukis Jul 2024 #5

You might as well go to your hot-tub that to the beach in many parts Historic NY Jul 2024 #6