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1.2 million homes face wildfire risk in California

Housing Wire

Increasing wildfire risk resulting from climate change is a growing problem for insurers and homebuyers in affected areas, particularly California, according to a new report from data provider CoreLogic. CoreLogic said insurers’ models should account for the current risk landscape, including climate change considerations.

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A CALL FOR MORE ACCESSORY DWELLINGS AMID HOUSING CRUNCH

Will Springer Realtor

Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors® said in late July: “There are indications that mortgage rates may be topping or very close to a cyclical high.” Insurers are increasingly exposed to the climate crisis and are currently under-charging premiums by about 58% to at-risk property owners, the report states.

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Time for a makeover: Trade groups want a revamp of the major flood insurance program

Housing Wire

After years of stops and starts, housing trade groups are urging Congress to pass a long-term extension to the National Flood Insurance Program. Image generated by AI in Midjourney) It is unsurprising that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is yet again up for renewal in a little over a month’s time.

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