State-Wide MLS taps RealReports to roll out AI property tools
The rollout aims to cut platform fatigue and speed up how agents work
by Nick Pipitone Mar 19
Nation’s 2nd largest MLS expands no-cost access to AI property intelligence platform
CRMLS joins a growing number of MLS operators experimenting with AI tools
by Nick Pipitone Mar 12
Redfin says it won't follow Zillow in removing climate risk data
In a new report, Redfin also revealed an uptick in demand for climate risk data following natural disasters such as California's wildfires and Texas' Hill Country floods
by Marian McPherson Dec 9
increased homeownership costs
Between 2019 and 2024, median monthly homeownership costs have risen from $1,609 to $2,035, with insurance premiums having a significant role to play in the increase
by Marian McPherson Sep 11
A flooded road
Homes representing $12.7T in property value are vulnerable to at least one type of severe or extreme climate risk, according to Realtor.com, with flooding as one of the most underestimated
Insurance a top concern as experts predict higher premiums
Over 55% of agents who were recently surveyed by the California Association of Realtors said access to homeowners insurance was their No. 1 concern, more than double from last year
by Taylor Anderson May 9
Climate change reshapes real estate, putting $1.5T in value at risk
Climate change has shaken up the US real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 4
Older buyers prioritizing lifestyle over climate risk, Redfin says
Older Americans are increasingly purchasing homes in areas with a high incidence of climate-associated risk factors compared to younger adults, according to a recent Redfin analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 16
Yonkers Housing Authority taps AreaHub to provide climate data
The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers is collaborating with AreaHub to better understand how severe weather impacts its mission to protect and safeguard affordable housing
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 16
After Zillow's recent decision, add climate risk to your next CMA
Start adding to your buyer presentations the ability to deeply scan for the risks posed by the planet, and maybe stop worrying so much about high interest rates or a commission-phobic seller
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
Cost of insurance, property tax top triggers of mortgage delinquencies
These hidden costs of homeownership were given a 37% risk factor for triggering mortgage delinquency by leaders in default servicing, according to a survey by Auction.com
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
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
FEMA flood insurance program faces dual existential threats
The National Flood Insurance Program is up against another deadline for renewal while a lawsuit from 10 states takes aim at its proposed pricing change
by Ben Verde Sep 21
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
'It impacts everyone:' Redfin adds zoning and land use data to listings
Redfin launched its latest listing data update on Monday, which provides zoning and land use data for more than 70 million listings in the US and Canada
by Marian McPherson Dec 5