People keep moving to areas most at risk of wildfire: ClimateCheck
6 of the areas most at risk of wildfire are among the fastest-growing counties in the country, according to an analysis by ClimateCheck
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
Affordability trumps wildfire risk for homeowners on West Coast
According to Redfin's latest study, homebuyers are choosing affordable areas with higher wildfire risk as demand and home prices heat up in low-risk areas
by Marian McPherson Oct 19
ClimateCheck calculates climate change risk for homeowners
Launched Wednesday, ClimateCheck takes the guesswork out of climate threats for homeowners by allowing access to a property's vulnerability to environmental impacts
Beyond the headlines: The number that blew through forecasts
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses how new home sales exceeded the annual rate of 1M units for the first time since 2006, blowing past most predictions
by Matthew Gardner Sep 29
Beyond the headlines: Builder sentiment record high
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner digs deeper into last week's economic announcements on retail sales, consumer sentiment, building permits and more
by Matthew Gardner Sep 22
WATCH: Climate change will impact real estate 'whether you like it or not'
Miami agent Nick Quay argued Thursday that real estate professionals can thrive by helping their clients understand how climate change will impact them
by Inman Jan 31
Fast-Spreading Hill and Woolsey Fires Force Evacuations In California's Ventura County
The total damage can reach $221B, according to the 2019 CoreLogic Wildfire Risk Report
California Hill and Woolsey Fires Force Evacuations In California's Ventura County
One broker expects the affected area to see a 'stopping period,' or a quiet period in home sales after the fire
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
Despite risks, fire prone areas can still hold value — for now
A new study affirms that wildfire risks don't impact property values in fire-prone areas over the long run
by Tina Casey Sep 4
What your buyers need to know about natural disaster insurance
CoreLogic expert Tom Larsen sits down with Inman to explain the ins and outs of home insurance and assessing your natural disaster risk
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
Southern California Wildfires Forces Thousands to Evacuate
Report shows Los Angeles County faces biggest threat, with 1.5 million homes in the line of danger
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
SoCal Realtors help clients, save animals as wildfires rage
Multiple fires still threaten the region with small city of Ojai surrounded by flames
by Gill South Dec 7
Ventura fires captured by Kevin Paffrath
Agents evacuating, checking on homes and reassuring clients in time of crisis
by Gill South Dec 5
Property lost to California wildfires exceeds $1B
Eight California insurers provided preliminary data, and the numbers are expected to keep rising
Climate change will plunge the real estate industry into chaos
More wildfires and more floods are certain. But not all is lost — and individuals can help
by Carl Franzen Oct 19