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[quote=Anonymous]NP - DH's Navy HQ were moving from Washington Navy Yard to Norfolk in 2017, and Navy was going to pay to sell our house and move us.  We actually really like Norfolk, but didn't do it because of climate change.  I would rent in Larchmont, but never buy there.  Or Ghent.  Both are charming, and Ghent especially is my favorite neighborhood there.  I also like Rodgers Park in Baltimore and have friends there, so if it were between the two, while overall I like Norfolk and being by the water better, in terms of wanting to buy property, Rodgers Park would be it. It's a great community, lush green space and super family friendly.  Kind of a more spacious and affordable Fairlington, which I also used to live in.

We moved to St. Paul, MN on our own dime to be closer to family, and have a house the kids could come home to once they leave the nest.  We didn't see that as likely in Norfolk long-term.  The land is sinking and the sea is rising.

I applaud the current resident, and would have been happy there short term, but flooding worries would nag at me.  Flood insurance is only going up, and it's possible to get stuck in a dangerous situation like Hurricane Matthew where you might not be able to evacuate.

Norfolk is highly underrated in my view, and I was bummed that we didn't see a future there.  If we didn't have kids, we would have gone and probably just rented.   [/quote]

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