Floridians grapple with insurance changes as hurricane season nears
70% of Florida homeowners or the area in which they live have been impacted by changes to cost or coverage of home insurance in the last year, according to a report issued Wednesday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
Realtor.com the latest portal to include climate risk data
The climate’s harder-than-ever-to-predict behavior is having a measurable impact on the housing market. Realtor.com will assist buyers in determining how environmental factors impact value
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 13
3 multimillion-dollar mansions are at risk of sliding into the Pacific
Three mansions worth $12M to $16M are at risk of falling into the ocean after a post-storm landslide, sparking conversations about climate change and rising home insurance costs
by Marian McPherson Feb 14
Amid climate concerns, Redfin adds air quality risk data to listings
Redfin will provide air quality risk data for every listing on its app and website, alongside data for wildfire, flood, wind and extreme heat
by Ben Verde Feb 12
Could offices hold the key to America's housing shortage?
Fifth Wall co-founder Brendan Wallace and VTS CEO Nick Romito discussed the bounce between office and remote work and transforming America's empty offices into extra housing during ICNY
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
These green building materials will create a more sustainable future
Forget concrete and steel. According to CEO and investment expert Avi Philipson, the future of building is greener and more sustainable and fueled by surprisingly traditional materials
by Avi Philipson Dec 29
Record share of homebuyers flee into the path of climate change
People are concerned about the changing climate's impact on their hometowns, but they're more concerned about a lack of housing affordability, according to a new report from Redfin
by Taylor Anderson Sep 27
Investors who fund most home loans get new climate risk tool
ICE teams up with DeltaTerra Capital to translate physical climate risk estimates into financial risk assessments factoring in default risk, asset price depreciation and insurance costs
by Matt Carter Sep 19
Insurers 'dodged a bullet' as Hurricane Idalia slams rural areas
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac outline relief for victims, including forbearance allowing loan servicers to suspend collection of mortgage payments for up to 12 months
by Matt Carter Sep 1
Mortgage assistance for Hawaii fire victims includes forbearance help
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration outlined relief for homeowners as FEMA and the state of Hawaii rushed to provide emergency housing for displaced residents
by Matt Carter Aug 15
July was a record-breaking month for real estate on earth
Opinion
Nothing is going to disrupt the real estate industry in the years ahead as much as the onslaught of climate change
by Teresa Boardman Aug 14
19 community-centric heat wave initiatives for Realtors
As scorching heat waves become more frequent and intense, communities and real estate pros can come together and devise innovative solutions to protect those who are most vulnerable
by Darryl Davis Aug 14
Pearl Certification ups resources to match 'energy-efficient' priorities
The company intends to prepare agents and homeowners for the 'millions of new high-performing homes improved through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA),' according to an announcement
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 4
Amid growing insurance crisis, Farmers pulls out of Florida
A number of insurance providers have left Florida over the last year, apparently driven away thanks to extreme weather and a challenging legal landscape
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
'Big Short' investor: Flooding is the next great threat to home values
Dave Burt, who made a fortune leading up to the Great Recession and later earned notoriety in the 2015 film 'The Big Short,' is sounding the alarm about a growing threat to housing prices: flood risk
by Ben Verde May 31