TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Living on the water is a dream for many Floridians, but after back-to-back hurricanes last year, local realtors say they’re seeing a different trend — people giving up their waterfront dream homes and moving inland, out of flood zones.
What You Need To Know
- High flood risks are reshaping the dream of living by the water in Florida
- Some coastal Floridians are moving inland after back-to-back hurricanes
- Real estate agent says some homeowners are selling to developers for lot value
That’s exactly what one Pinellas County couple did.
They lost everything in their Treasure Island home during Hurricane Helene and decided it just wasn’t worth the risk to repair it…