The homes were built on substandard piers and had inadequate plumbing and electrical work. The homes were built on prime lakefront parcels and today many of these homes are still standing. Therein lies the problem. Everyone wants to be close to the lake - lakefront or lakeview. Naturally, these were the first areas developed on the lake and consequently have the oldest homes.
Many buyers like to live in a home of their own design.
It is an expression of who they are and how they live. Many teardowns pose significant challenges. Township ordinances, building setback requirements and other obstacles take time to work through the system, but the payoff is worth it. Even the next door neighbors of a teardown are challenging. They are concerned about their own home, and the impact of a new home next door.