The Housing Demolition Dilemma!
Posted: January 24, 2015 | Source: www.usatoday.comAs towns and cities lose population in the North and Midwest USA, long-time vacant homes can become a serious problem attracting vagrants, crime and a significant deterrent to neighborhood improvement. Ernie Davis is the mayor of Mount Vernon, New York. He told “USA Today†that a residential demolition in his city costs between $50,000 and $55,000 because older homes usually have asbestos requiring special treatment for removal.