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Study sounds the alarm on $187B ‘climate housing bubble’

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A study led by economists at the Environmental Defense Fund identifies some surprising regions, such as Appalachia and northern New England, as overvaluation hotspots. Continue reading →

After 2-year ordeal, FHA borrowers can now buy private flood insurance

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Monday announced it had prevailed in expanding flood insurance choices for homebuyers with Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgages. Continue reading →

Technology-focused Fifth Wall’s $500M Climate Fund stays hot

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RoadRunner offers a technology-driven approach to sustainable waste management and recycling for large commercial enterprises, such as commercial property developments and rental communities. Continue reading →

Homebuyers, lenders increasingly wise to flood risk: Zillow

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Mortgage applications were more likely to be denied by lenders or withdrawn by homebuyers in census tracts where a higher share of buildings was at risk of future flooding. Continue reading →

After Redfin offered flood-risk tool, buyers took heed

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A new study suggests that buyers who viewed homes in high-risk flood areas ended up turning to higher ground with their eventual offers when presented with the brokerage’s flooding data. Continue reading →

Goldman Sachs predicts 2024 recovery: The Real Word

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Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Goldman Sachs prediction on falling home sales, the return of the 40-year fixed mortgage, California blackout risks, and Apple’s iPhone 14 event. Find out what they have to say about these hot topics, and watch… Continue reading →

There may be ‘no escape’ from market-imploding recession: The Real Word

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Are we in an economic recession or a market-imploding housing recession? This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the impact of low builder confidence, the changing real estate industry and politics from left, right and center. Continue reading →

The partnership shocking real estate: The Real Word

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Zillow and Opendoor’s new partnership may be shocking, but their alliance may work. Experts Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss what’s next, consumer confidence, and introduce a new politics segment that is sure to open the door to some big discussions Continue reading →

Affordable housing measures nixed from US climate bill

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The bill contains several of Democrats’ top legislative priorities. But several big affordable housing proposals missed the final cut. Continue reading →