KB Home to build first wildfire-resistant community in SoCal
KB Home, one of the largest US homebuilders, is breaking new ground with Southern California's first wildfire-resilient new-home community, the company announced Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 28
Florida housing market hits record inventory, Redfin says
At the end of January, there were 172,209 homes on the market — the most Florida has ever seen. That's a 22.7% jump from last year, according to Redfin's data analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 28
CAR publishes open letter to support LA wildfire victims
The letter, to be published in the 'LA Times' and other prominent news outlets, provides information for California residents about price gouging, fraud and unsolicited offers
ADUs take center stage as Los Angeles housing goes up in smoke
As wildfires rage across California, destroying over 9K homes and displacing thousands of residents, ADUs emerge as a critical housing solution
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 13
The time to prepare for a potential disaster is NOW
No one can predict exactly where the next major disaster may strike, so the time to prepare is now, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Jan 13
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
Low-risk homes appreciate as climate concerns shift the market
Redfin's analysis reveals that Americans are increasingly factoring natural disaster risk into their homebuying decisions, with homes in low-risk areas now appreciating in value more quickly
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 21
The power of perseverance: Rebuilding strength amid crisis
Harness the power of perseverance to move forward and support our communities as they rebuild from recent natural disasters, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Nov 2
Agents resilient as Milton slams Florida 2 weeks after Helene
The storm hit Sarasota as a Category 3 hurricane late Wednesday night. Agents said Milton's a lot to deal with shortly after Helene, but experience with extreme weather has been helpful
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
How you can help victims of Hurricane Helene
Communities are just beginning a long road to recovery. Reference this list of resources to learn where to donate money or supplies or sign up to volunteer
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
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
Thad Wong plans to grab more market share during downturn
'The part that I can't control is the market, but I can control my market share,' Christie’s International Real Estate CEO Thad Wong said at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson 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
One in 10 US homes impacted by natural disasters in 2021
A CoreLogic report found that 14.5M properties were subject to natural disasters that caused $56.9B in property damage last year. These events can have long-term impacts on communities
by Matt Carter Feb 18