Value of promoting sustainability in listings keeps falling, Realtors say
An Inman analysis of NAR data on residential sustainability over the past 7 years reveals that fewer agents and brokers believe touting energy efficiency in listings elicits meaningful results
Study sounds the alarm on $187B 'climate housing bubble'
Study led by economists at the Environmental Defense Fund identifies some surprising regions, such as Appalachia and northern New England, as overvaluation hotspots
by Matt Carter Feb 16
After 2-year ordeal, FHA borrowers can now buy private flood insurance
The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Monday prevailed in expanding flood insurance choices for homebuyers with Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgages
by Marian McPherson Nov 22
Technology-focused Fifth Wall's $500M Climate Fund stays hot
The VC firm has backed RoadRunner Recycling with a $20M Series D to help it expand. Fifth Wall stays centered on companies offering ways to make everything about housing better
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 16
Homebuyers, lenders increasingly wise to flood risk: Zillow
Mortgage applications were more likely to be denied by lenders or withdrawn by homebuyers in census tracts where a higher share of buildings was at risk of future flooding
by Daniel Houston Oct 4
After Redfin offered flood-risk tool, buyers took heed
A new study suggests that buyers who viewed homes in high-risk flood areas ended up turning to higher ground with their eventual offers when presented with the brokerage’s flooding data
by Daniel Houston Sep 12
America's newest houses face a heightened risk of wildfire
More than half of the homes built since the start of 2020 are at an elevated risk of wildfire. Redfin's research team takes a look
by Daniel Houston Sep 9
Goldman Sachs predicts 2024 recovery: The Real Word
Opinion
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Goldman Sachs prediction on falling home sales, the return of the 40-year fixed mortgage, California blackout risks and Apple’s iPhone 14 event
by Byron Lazine Sep 9
There may be 'no escape' from market-imploding recession: The Real Word
Opinion
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the impact of low builder confidence, the changing real estate industry and politics from left, right and center
by Byron Lazine Aug 18
The partnership shocking real estate: The Real Word
Opinion
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Zillow and Opendoor partnership, sinking consumer confidence, and a new segment: Left-Middle-Right
by Byron Lazine Aug 12
Affordable housing measures nixed from US climate bill
The bill contains several of Democrats' top legislative priorities. But several big affordable housing proposals missed the final cut
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
Natural disasters pose growing risk to vacation-homebuyers
The vast majority of recently purchased vacation homes are exposed to risk from storms and heat. Floods are an increasing concern
by Daniel Houston Jul 5
Climate-induced relocation inspires natural risk resource, AreaHub
The company offers a wide array of free reports, data and bonafide research on every way the outside world can impact a relocation decision. It can also benefit agents looking to help clients
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 17
NAR heads into midyear gathering while under siege on multiple fronts
The National Association of Realtors, which boasts 1.5M members, will tackle real estate's hottest topics a week after suffering a series of legal setbacks in court. Here's a breakdown of the agenda
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
ClimateCheck now available on NAR's Realtors Property Resource
With the new partnership, NAR members can access climate-related hazard data for on and off-market properties. The data includes risks for drought, fire, storm, heat and flood damage
by Marian McPherson Apr 27