Worried about neighbors building up? Buy their air

[koalabear]

Some homeowners in Seattle have bought 'air rights' of neighboring properties to protect their views. Prices have ranged from $50,000 to $250,000.

http://realestate.msn.com/blogs/post--worried-about-neighbors-building-up-buy-their-air

 

[rosco rathbone]

Air rights have long been a part of development in Manhattan. This winter I worked on a building where the the developer had been putting together the surrounding air rights for 15 years in secret.

 

[LiFeNdEaTh]

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