Building in New Home in Beach Haven West After Hurricane Sandy
Beach Haven West Real Estate
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, guidelines been imposed to help create a more storm ready Beach Haven West. These guidelines are intended to make new construction more storm proof and be better able to withstand flooding and storm surge. Many shore communities, including Long Beach Island, have adopted these policies which are also helping to lower the cost of flood insurance in Beach Haven West. Beach Haven West new construction after Hurricane Sandy requires an understanding of these new guidelines and how they can impact the design of your home.
By : Nathan Colmer | The Van Dyk Group
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Beach Haven West New Construction After Hurricane Sandy
The most widespread and noticeable change to the building guidelines in Beach Haven West have to do with the flood zones in which the home is located.
- “A” flood zones are considered to be less dangerous in the eyes of FEMA and therefore have more relaxed billing guidelines
- “V” flood zones are considered to be at a greater risk and therefore additional measures must be taken when building a “V ” zone
Regardless of the flood zones in which a property is located, there are some common sense practices that will help to not only lower the cost of flood insurance but also create a more secure and safe building. For example, the higher the home is built the lower the flood insurance rates will be (up to three or four feet above the new base flood elevation). Homes that are located in the A flood zone are still allowed to have a solid block foundations however a home located in the V flood zone must have a sacrificial ground floor. In other words, a home’s foundation must be on pilings or columns with breakaway walls. Understanding the flood zone of the property will help a homeowner to determine the overall design of their home when building a new home in Beach Haven West after Hurricane Sandy.
Buying in the Beach Haven West Real Estate Market
Buying a home in the Beach Haven West real estate market can offer exciting opportunities. There are many storm damaged homes and vacant lots still available that are ideal building sites for new construction. A new home in the Beach Haven West real estate market has tremendous value and with the impressive renovation taking place to the area, the future of Beach Haven West real estate market looks strong. For more information about Beach Haven West new construction after Hurricane Sandy or the Beach Haven West real estate market, contact the Beach Haven West Real Estate Group and we will respond right away.
By : Nathan Colmer | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com