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Homeowners insurance will skyrocket for New Jersey residents who don’t build higher

Flood homeowners Insurance Rates raising homes

Sandy victims are required to rebuild their homes higher than they were before or their costs will soar. Last Thursday, new federal flood maps were issued that will provide the guidelines for rebuilding that will occur in New Jersey following the damage that Sandy left behind and the implications that choices will have on homeowners insurance. They have made it clear that many people will need to build higher in order to avoid paying more. The new regulations will mean that residents of flood zones will need to choose to…

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Hurricane Sandy incites major confusion in New Jersey

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Flood Insurance Hurricane Sandy Jersey Shore

Hurricane Sandy causes widespread confusion The impact of Hurricane Sandy continues to be felt despite the storm having made landfall and dissipating several months ago. A New Jersey State Assembly committee met late last week to address yet another issue that has arisen in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Over the past few months, lawmakers and citizens alike have been working to overcome problems with insurance coverage, claims, and the damage caused by widespread flooding. Now, however, state officials must combat the growing confusion that Hurricane Sandy has generated, which…

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