- Home Sales in Flood Zones Are Booming. Here’s Why Buyers Take the Risk. | New Yorkers are spending billions on houses in flood-prone areas despite growing awareness of the effects of climate change. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/14/nyregion/new-york-home-sales-flood-zones.html?smid=url-share&unlocked_article_code=1.Kk4.S-tI.2Qw8_TkbIV5g 5 comments climate