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One thing that isn't being discussed here is that if your neighbors don't do this, you'll be the only home left on the block. That's a bit depressing, to live d
by jsharf 7y ago
One thing that isn't being discussed here is that if your neighbors don't do this, you'll be the only home left on the block. That's a bit depressing, to live deserted next to a bunch of burnt down homes. You can sell the house and move, but being in a burnt down neighborhood will definitely kill the value of your home, so you're losing a lot of money regardless.
- throw0101a 7y agoA burnt down house probably has a value of $0 (notwithstanding land value), but a standing home--even in ravaged area--probably has a value >$0. Unless you're banking on insurance buyout, something is better than nothing in most cases. There's also the trauma of all your possessions turning to ash: coming home to a still-standing home may be a bit less stressful than coming home to ruins, even after the strain of an evacuation.