Flooding on Long Beach Island New Jersey
Understanding Long Beach Island New Jersey Flooding
LBI NJ Real Estate
One of the questions I am asked by buyers looking to purchase a home in the Long Beach Island real estate market has to do with flooding. Since Hurricane Sandy, flooding and flood insurance has been a prominent subject, and one that should be thoroughly understood before buying a home in the Long Beach Island real estate market. Once it is understood, Long Beach Island New Jersey flooding is rather a simple topic. Before getting into flooding and more importantly flood insurance, there are a few basic things that should be understood. They are:
- What are the causes of flooding
- Understanding your risk of flooding
- Understanding flood insurance
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Understanding Long Beach Island New Jersey Flooding
Flooding is a somewhat common occurrence on any barrier island. It is important to remember that Long Beach Island is an island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. Therefore, occasional flooding is a fact of life. While hurricanes, such as Hurricane Sandy, certainly captured national attention, flooding is far more likely to occur from a strong nor’easter or even a high tide and full moon combination. It is for this reason that understanding the different areas of Long Beach Island and where it is likely and where it is not likely to flood is an essential step to buying a home in the LBI real estate market. Flooding can happen anywhere on Long Beach Island, but there are some areas that are more prone to it than others. Generally speaking, the bayside areas are more at risk than their oceanside counterparts. This can further be broken down to individual sections of Long Beach Island which may have been built on natural marshes, and therefore retain their potential for flooding. This all comes into play when determining the cost of flood insurance. I have written many articles about flood insurance and what goes into writing a policy, but essentially a home’s first floor elevation in conjunction with the current building codes will determine the cost of flood insurance.
Buying a Home in the LBI NJ Real Estate Market
Buying a home in the LBI real estate market is a major investment, and one that should be undertaken only after a thorough understanding of the aspects that determine value. The potential for Long Beach Island flooding and the cost of flood insurance is paramount in this evaluation. Understanding the pros and cons of the different areas and your risk levels of flooding can go a long way to securing your investment. For more information about understanding Long Beach Island New Jersey flooding, flood insurance on LBI, or the Long Beach Island New Jersey real estate market, please do not hesitate to contact me.
By : Nathan Colmer | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
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