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
Homebuilding innovator Veev raises $400M in Series D round
The funding will help to spread the company's proprietary home construction method that curbs carbon dioxide emissions by 47% compared to traditional methodologies
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1
2021 was 3rd-costliest year on record for extreme weather events
The year saw 20 separate climate and weather disasters wreaking at least $1B in damages each in the US, according to an annual report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 11
Fannie and Freddie must factor in climate change risks: FHFA
Climate change is seen as 'an emerging and increasing threat to US financial stability,' according to guidance issued by the Federal Housing Finance Agency
by Matt Carter Jan 3
The biggest mortgage, lending and housing finance stories of 2021
The rise of Power Buying, regulatory battles, Fed tapering and big acquisitions rattled lending decisions and homebuyer game plans during a momentous year for the mortgage industry
by Matt Carter Dec 29
6 stories readers might have missed while eating Thanksgiving leftovers
Whether you were stuffing your face with pumpkin pie or breaking up a brawl between brothers who aren't on speaking terms, here are the top stories you might have missed this weekend
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
ATTOM assessing climate change risk for every US property
Consumers and other real estate stakeholders have a growing number of tools to help them assess risks including floods and wildfires
by Matt Carter Nov 17
Here's the one decision that haunts Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman
In a candid interview, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman talks about his decision to furlough agents and other tipping points that have changed his career
by Marian McPherson Oct 21
What the US climate-risk review means for FHA, VA loans and more
Government agencies are looking to better quantify risks from climate change, a step with implications for government-backed home loans
by Daniel Houston Oct 19
ClimateCheck debuts on location intelligence platform Local Logic
The two companies' shared interested in local data insights is one major reason the partnership was a good fit, ClimateCheck CEO Cal Inman said
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
78% of buyers consider natural disaster risk when house hunting
The majority of respondents in a recent realtor.com survey said the threat of a natural disaster played a role in where they looked for a new home
by Libertina Brandt Sep 30
Housing industry 'will not be spared' by climate change: MBA
Extreme weather could strain flood insurance to breaking point, undermine home prices, and drive mortgage defaults, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter Sep 27
California's Red Oak Realty goes green
The company is now buying carbon offsets and will help clients do the same, and it has achieved official green certification for its facilities
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
'Our office completely burned down': Agents flee as homes go up in flames
The Dixie Fire has burned nearly half a million acres in Northern California, and it won't be under control for weeks
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
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