Poll: Would you buy a Sandy-damaged house?

Long Island homes hit by flooding caused by superstorm Sandy this past year. Credit: Ed Betz, 2012
Much of Long Island's residential real estate market is showing signs of recovery, with rising prices and shrinking inventory.
But median home prices in South Shore areas hit hard by Sandy have declined, showing buyers are wary.
Would you buy a home that was flooded during Sandy? What if its foundation was raised, to make it less susceptible to flooding?
Vote and leave a comment. Results and a selection of comments will be published in next Sunday's business section.

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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 17: Olympics a possibility for Long Beach wrestler? On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez about pursuing a third state title and possibly competing in the Olympics in 2028, plus Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.




