Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2438140)

Read up on electric and magnetic fields and health from reputable journals like for example, Lancet. Do your own research and draw your own conclusions. I believe some people are susceptible but not everyone. In my home I know the field of all my appliances and also the nearest power line. I think knowledge is power.

People like to make fun of it, they did the same with Fukushima. The magnitude of its impact is only now starting to be appreciated.

I would never buy near a power line. I hate the way it looks. I don’t even like to play golf near them. But we need these things until better things are developed.

Originally Posted by jimhoward (Post 2438152)

In the new sections there are a lot of power lines. The cut a huge swath thought the villages. Some of the best houses with the best views lots in, for example, Water's Edge, have power lines in them.

I think most real estate agents will tell you, that power lines are, on balance, a negative for resale, if they are in view.

However if you totally rule out power lines, you will miss out on some great houses that you might really like. I would buy a house with power lines, and have done so. Its a slight negative, but not a deal killer.

Originally Posted by jimhoward (Post 2438152)

In the new sections there are a lot of power lines. The cut a huge swath thought the villages. Some of the best houses with the best views lots in, for example, Water's Edge, have power lines in them.

I think most real estate agents will tell you, that power lines are, on balance, a negative for resale, if they are in view.

However if you totally rule out power lines, you will miss out on some great houses that you might really like. I would buy a house with power lines, and have done so. Its a slight negative, but not a deal killer.

Originally Posted by Mike123 (Post 2438171)

i disagree there is danger near power lines its called lines of flux created by current passing thru the lines, these fields of energy are admittley within the area of the power lines . The fields have been known to cause cancer.

Originally Posted by ithos (Post 2438180)

Could you please provide a reference to substanitate your claim?

Originally Posted by Ruger2506 (Post 2438108)

I wouldn't hesitate for one second. Ideally you border the lines and have no neighbors. Could work in your favor. The tinfoil hat crowd may have lowered the price for you.

Originally Posted by azcindy (Post 2438102)

Would you consider buying a house you like a lot with a great view plus in a location you desire, except it is close to the power lines? The power lines don't obstruct the view, but they are close to the house. I just don't know how safe it is to be near the large power lines so wondering what others think. Thanks.

Cindy