REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Some locals of a luxury coastal community say they paid top dollar for a lifestyle that never came to be — and now they’re speaking out.
Homeowners at Osprey Point, where houses range from the mid-$600,000s to nearly $1 million, say they were drawn in by promises of high-end amenities, including a bayfront beach.
Houses range from the mid-$600,000s to nearly $1 million, say they were drawn in by promises of high-end amenities, including a bayfront beach.
Phil Lartora, who bought his home in August 2023, said the community looked like a dream on paper.
"We all paid extra to live here for the amenities they offered us, and to date we don’t have any of them," Lartora said.
According to ExposingNVHomes.com, homeowners say one of the biggest selling points — a beach pictured in promotional materials — likely can’t be built at all, due to protected wetlands and shallow water that make the plan unworkable according to the website
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Frustrated by what they see as a broken promise, some neighbors put up a large sign near the entrance of the development, hoping to both warn future buyers and get the attention of NV Homes.
"We hope the sign behind us irritates the sales staff to the point they step up and solve the problem," Lartora said.
A recent look at NV Homes’ website shows beach access is no longer listed among the community’s amenities.
CoastTV News reached out to NV Homes for comment. NV Homes said it was the first time the company had heard about these concerns and declined to provide a statement.