California’s wildfires caught our attention. Colorado’s should keep it
Opinion
As of 2019, more than 600,000 homes across parts of the Western United States were at high to extreme risk of damage or destruction by wildfire. That's just one reason to rally this Earth Day
by Derek Berlin Apr 22
Despite risk, California fire zones still see rising home prices
A new study by Redfin found that in the areas impacted by California's 5 largest wildfires between 2010 and 2020, home values grew at a rate of 21 percent, slightly slower than the surrounding markets
by Libertina Brandt Oct 11
First Street Foundation to build property-specific fire risk model
The model will provide an analysis of how various climate factors will impact a property's wildfire risk over the next 30 years
Fast-Spreading Hill and Woolsey Fires Force Evacuations In California's Ventura County
The total damage can reach $221B, according to the 2019 CoreLogic Wildfire Risk Report
Zillow and Giveback Homes launch $40K disaster relief fund
The fund will help real estate agents impacted by last year’s California wildfires
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
San Francisco skyline aerial view
APR Home Improvement Program goes up against industry rivals from Compass and Redfin, while APR Gives aims to centralize the San Francisco Bay-area brokerage's various philanthropic endeavors
by Patrick Kearns Feb 8
5 ways California wildfires will change the face of real estate
These natural disasters are ultimately reshaping the future of our industry
by Carl Medford Nov 30
California Camp Fire devastation
Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale says the road to recovery will be harder for those impacted by the deadly Camp Fire than those elsewhere in the state
by Marian McPherson Nov 20
Southern California Wildfires Forces Thousands to Evacuate
The funds are helping more than 250 families in California affected by the Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow to cover one month's rent or mortgage costs
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
Carr Wildfire in Redding California
Northern California broker asks others who have been through fires to reach out and offer advice
by Patrick Kearns Aug 2
California agent charged with price gouging during NorCal fires
Real estate agent Melissa “Missy” Echeverria allegedly raised the price of her rental from $5,000 to $9,000 per month
by Marian McPherson Apr 20
Southern California Wildfires Forces Thousands to Evacuate
Report shows Los Angeles County faces biggest threat, with 1.5 million homes in the line of danger
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
Wildfire insurance out of reach for many Californians who need it
Homeowners in high-risk zones face rising premiums, renewal issues
by Gill South Jan 9
Ledson Winery and Vineyards, Santa Rosa, California, USA
The SoCal wildfires are a graphic reminder of what the North Bay suffered earlier. Now business is brisker than ever.
by Gill South Dec 8
SoCal Realtors help clients, save animals as wildfires rage
Multiple fires still threaten the region with small city of Ojai surrounded by flames
by Gill South Dec 7