Zillow Trends on Twitter after a House Listed for 380,000 Dollars Collapses into the Ocean

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Summary:

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore posted a video of a house being taken by the sea, sparking climate change debate.

  • Zillow trended after journalist Tolly Taylor confirmed the house was listed for $381,200 before being swept away.

  • Some blamed irresponsible building decisions, while others joked about the situation, highlighting concerns about climate change and the housing market.

Yesterday afternoon, Cape Hatteras National Seashore posted a video where an unoccupied house was taken away by the sea, sparking debate online about climate change. Zillow later began to trend as an investigative journalist Tolly Taylor confirmed that it was listed for $381,200. The reporter went on to say that this has happened before in other states as well. Taylor explains that in Rhode Island, where he resides and covers, many have had to choose between staying in their homes or moving due to rising sea levels. “Rising sea levels in Barrington, RI, will leave parts of the town underwater in just over a dozen years, including the restaurant shown below,” he wrote on Twitter.

This generated conversation online, as climate change becomes a growing issue in politics as scientists explain the real and increasing threats of a rising sea level. When some asked why a house would have been built so close to the ocean, many pointed out that they didn’t. “Not many folks were talking about climate change, and the house was more than a football field from the ocean” responded one person online, pointing out the plans of the house before it was built.

Still, not everyone was so sure. Some thought it was irresponsible to build houses so close to the ocean, while others explained that at the time, it was not that easy. Beach houses are often placed close to the ocean for convenience for the homeowners.

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Many also made a joke of the video, as the housing market continues to stress people out, especially as they continue to browse on Zillow. “Zillow now estimates this houseboat is worth $489,350” joked one Twitter user. “Unique amenities, such as a swim-in kitchen, and an open-air fish tank in the master bathroom. You’ll want to put in an offer as soon as possible because a bidding war is shaping up for this hot property!” another person followed up.

Although many found this as concerning evidence pointing to climate change worsening, others used the moment to discuss the housing market, which is also an issue many are facing. Either way, the video definitely did not sit well with people.

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