Zillow, Seattle, in partnership with ClimateCheck, reported areas with increased flood risk also see an increase in mortgage denials and in would-be borrowers withdrawing their mortgage applications, even after controlling for income and property value.
Tag: Flood Risk
More Homebuyers Flock to Climate Risky Areas, Despite Intensifying Natural Disasters
Wildfires? Floods? Other natural disasters? “Bring it on,” homeowners seem to be saying.
Vacation Home Buyers Ignore Natural Disaster Risk
Redfin, Seattle, said pandemic-era second home and vacation home buyers are largely ignoring natural disaster risk.
MISMO Creates ESG Initiative Focused on Standardizing Disclosure of Flood Risks; Seeks Comment on New Adverse Action Notice Dataset
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry standards organization, seeks participants for an initiative focused on standardizing disclosure of flood risks. Separately, MISMO seeks public comment on a proposed Adverse Action Notice Dataset.
MISMO Creates ESG Initiative Focused on Standardizing Disclosure of Flood Risks; Seeks Comment on New Adverse Action Notice Dataset
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry standards organization, seeks participants for an initiative focused on standardizing disclosure of flood risks. Separately, MISMO seeks public comment on a proposed Adverse Action Notice Dataset.
Despite Risk, Homes in High-Flood Areas Flying Off the (Continental) Shelves
Hurricane seasons and climate change are threatening to redraw coastal U.S. maps. But it’s not stopping homebuyers from chasing down waterfront properties.