Tag Archives: Natural Disasters

A clear majority of people in each region of the U.S. consider at least one type of adverse climate event when shopping for a new home, be it floods, fires, or hurricanes.

While overall U.S. mortgage performance remained strong in June, Molly Boesel, Principal Economist for CoreLogic, notes that the impact from recent weather disasters will likely see impacted regions increase in the months to come.

To assist victims in federal disaster areas, HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge has allocated funds to help communities recover and build resilience after a series of natural disasters in early 2023.

In a new study, analysts evaluate the relocation patterns of homeowners hit by natural disasters over the past year, as more than 500,000 of those displaced have relocated due to these weather events.

With an estimated 2,200+ structures reported destroyed or damaged in Hawaii, 86% of them residential homes, the GSEs are offering guidance for homeowners impacted in the region.

Analysts at Insuranks take a closer look at how natural disasters impact homeowners, what states are most at-risk, and how to minimize damage in a time of crisis. 

According to Redfin, nearly half of U.S. residents who moved in the last year believe the frequency of weather events will likely impact home values in their area within the next 10 years.

A new report from Insurify projects that home insurance premiums are expected to rise 9% in 2023, led by issues with the nation's supply chain and climate change.

With exposure to hurricanes and inland floods, CoreLogic found that a location in Louisiana was the riskiest place in the U.S. for property owners due to damage from natural disasters. Click through to learn the details.

Professor Clifford Rossi called the project "the finest student presentation on a highly technical subject I have ever been involved with."