Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers
Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us
by Chris Drayer Aug 6
California investigates State Farm's wildfire insurance handling
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said the Market Conduct Examination will determine if State Farm complied with California's consumer protection and claims handling laws
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 13
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
State Farm seeks double-digit rate hike in California in wake of LA fires
The insurer asked the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 22% 'to help avert a dire situation' as the company pays thousands of claims related to the fires
LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires
Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks officials to increase wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for codes and pause property taxes
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Ben Belack is excited to help agents navigate the industry
The team leader of the Ben Belack Group shared thoughts on crime and home insurance in LA's market, Gwyneth Paltrow's 'fantastic' house for sale and his big plans for Las Vegas in July
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 25
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 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
State Farm exits California homeowners' insurance market
Inflation, construction costs and intensifying wildfire seasons pushed State Farm to stop taking new homeowners' insurance applications in California, the insurance giant announced Friday
by Marian McPherson May 31
Moving boxes on a dolly.
HomeServices Relocation President explains why corporate relocations provide a prime opportunity for agents.
by Gill South Apr 5