Tag Archives: hurricanes

Redfin has found that one-third of homeowners have spent $5,000 or more to make their homes more resilient to climate risk, and 36% say they have an insurance policy covering flooding—a higher share than other climate risks.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian causing billions in damages to Florida and South Carolina, WalletHub's latest market report determines which states throughout the nation are most and least impacted by natural disasters.

A new analysis by Redfin has found that 62% of those planning to buy or sell a home are reluctant to relocate to a place at risk of natural disasters.

With our nation and our industry facing continued and mounting threats from damaging natural disasters each new year, DS News speaks with a cross-section of experts about the challenges faced and solutions required.

The consumer question at bay, do insurance companies cover natural disasters?  The answer is, there is no single insurance policy specifically labeled for natural disasters, but there are homeowners insurance plans that cover several types of potentially home-damaging catastrophes.   ...

As extreme weather becomes the norm, home insurance may become increasingly unaffordable—or simply unattainable for homeowners in some regions.

A closer examination at what property owners can do in order to prep for disasters across the nation.

Up-to-date data, solid planning, and skilled communication are keys to servicing borrowers in times of crisis.

With the storm having made landfall Thursday with winds estimated at 150 mph, the industry is mobilizing to assist impacted homeowners, but challenges such as insurance gaps will complicate that recovery.

What can homeowners do to prepare themselves as hurricanes threaten the coastal U.S.?