I considered my options for an affordable home: 1) mobile home, which could wash away in the next storm; 2) houseboat, which could float away in the next storm; or 3) land-based structural dwelling, which is only slightly more permeant than the other two.The decision-tree continues... what type of structural dwelling: 3a) an older ground-level house; or 3b) newer elevated house on stilts above the hurricane floodplain.

He said that this would most likely mean that we would have to put in an elevator so that the second floor is handicap accessible.

They said it was for seniors but had no elevators etc. and did not want to agree to deed restrictions for plan approval by the county/city.

This is why man created Gods to elevate their fear of the unknown.

Who will now be able to buy the prices if they remain this elevated? 

The insurance can be the big killer in there, depends on the elevation. 

Really anyone that could put together an exterior elevation drawing with your desired siding choices would be able to help you.  

Also elevate mattress, vacuum all around the edges of mattress.

You get all the foot traffic and noise that is unwanted.If the complex only has stairs instead of an elevator then being on the ground floor could be a plus.

hese things are always changing...and at some point we decided we needed to add a nice back porch to neaten up the rear elevation.