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Mass. wants to buy flood-prone homes. Not everyone is ready to sell

Mass. wants to buy flood-prone homes. Not everyone is ready to sell

Update: 2025-12-04
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Massachusetts officials are laying groundwork for a plan to offer coastal residents money for their homes as threats like flooding and erosion increase due to climate change. But it can be hard to convince people to leave or get enough money to buy expensive homes.

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Mass. wants to buy flood-prone homes. Not everyone is ready to sell

Mass. wants to buy flood-prone homes. Not everyone is ready to sell

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