How One Florida City Stayed Standing Even Through the Worst of Hurricane Ian
Punta Gorda was hit hard by triple-digit wind gusts and devastating flooding when Hurricane Ian made landfall last week, but most of its updated infrastructure remains intact
Hurricane Ian Poses High Flash Flood Risk to More Than 7.2 Million Florida Homes
Hurricane Ian made landfall on the western Florida peninsula this Wednesday, and as the storm surge recedes, the damage left behind will be nothing short of catastrophic
Does Access to Flood-Risk Data Impact Homebuyer Decisions?
A new Redfin survey reveals that prospective buyers are less likely to bid on homes with high flood-risk scores
Drought Regions Are Seeing an Influx of New Homebuyers—Here's Why
Homebuyers undaunted by severe droughts are heading to at-risk metros like Los Angeles and Las Vegas en masse
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Environmental
Extreme Heat Could Kickstart Large-Scale Climate Migration
Over 100 million Americans could be displaced due to extreme temperatures in the next 30 years, according to recent land-surface measurements from the First Street Foundation
Flooring
Embarking on an Eco-Friendly Home Remodel? Try These Green Flooring Options
Taking on a green home remodeling project starts from the ground up, which is why it's important to select the most sustainable flooring products made from natural materials
Environmental
KB Home Plans to Build EPA WaterSense Labeled Homes in Drought-Stricken Southwest
KB Home recently announced its plans to build WaterSense-labeled homes in Arizona, California, and Nevada, making it the first national home builder to commit to EPA's highest water-efficiency standards
NAHB
High Court EPA Ruling Has Wider Ramifications for Regulations' Reach
NAHB Policy Briefing: Wider ramifications of Supreme Court's EPA ruling; number of Hispanic workers in construction is on the rise
Sustainability
10 Materials to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Sustainable homes are more than just a trend. They are increasingly becoming a good way to save money, boost your homes' market value, increase comfort, and reduce your carbon footprint
Environmental
In the Midst of a Drought, California Is Building More Homes
Californians are limiting their water consumption in more ways than one, but their efforts seem futile as state leaders announce plans to build millions of new homes
Environmental
Purchases of Second Homes With High Natural-Disaster Risk Surged Roughly 40% During the Pandemic
Rising sea levels, dangerous temperatures, deadly storms—the consequences of climate change are mounting, and these new homeowners may be in the direct line of fire
Environmental
Builders Race to Future-Proof New Residential Development Against Climate Change
New residential projects are employing resilient building techniques to withstand the intensifying effects of climate change in the decades to come
Codes + Standards
Federal Government Announces Initiative to Disaster-Proof Homes
The National Climate Task Force is pushing a federal initiative to fortify and protect homes in extreme weather hotspots across the United States
New-Construction Projects
California Builders Are Unfazed by Statewide Drought
California is struggling to navigate a severe drought, but that doesn't seem to be slowing the pace of new home construction
