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PJMcK

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2. Why were houses built in such precarious places?

Reply to hatrack (Original post)

Thu Jan 9, 2025, 10:32 PM

Jan 2025

Since I live on the east coast and have only visited California, I don't understand the desire to build homes on the edges of cliffs or right next to the ocean.

Granted that insurance companies suck, people shouldn't live in unsafe environments. Especially in multi-million dollar homes that demonstrate the ability to afford to build better.

Respectfully, please explain.

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