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Hurricane-force winds cause palm trees to bend

Housing Markets

What Impact Will Hurricane Helene Have on the Housing Market?

From higher insurance rates to increased inland migration, severe weather events can have a major impact on housing markets

Environmental

Could These Florida Homes Be a Blueprint for Hurricane-Resistant Housing?

A community in Cortez, Fla., is built with more durable materials and systems that are intended to withstand strong storm surges

Residential area in a hot, desert-like environment

Environmental

Number of Homes for Sale in Climate-Risk Areas Grows in August

This is especially the case for homes in warmer climates, as more than half of new listings are in areas that experience extreme heat

Energy Efficiency

How Making Homes More Energy Efficient Can Attract Buyers

Whether its adding new windows or more efficient lighting, these sustainable features can help sell a home

Insurance

Homeowners Say They're Unprepared for Potential Costs of Extreme Weather

Despite severe weather conditions becoming more common, 26% of homeowners say they aren't ready for the associated expenses

Market Data + Trends

More Than 2.6 Million Homes Face the Risk of Wildfire Damage

Data show 14 states have homes that are at moderate to high risk of fire damage, with a potential reconstruction cost of $1.3 trillion

Smoke sits over a pine forest, indicating a wildfire

Insurance

Extreme Weather Events Call for Stronger Insurance Solutions for Homeowners

As natural disasters become more common, could a nationwide federal approach be the answer?

Government + Policy

Data Show Impact of Inflation Reduction Act on Clean Energy Upgrades

A report from the Treasury Department details how households are taking advantage of tax incentives offered through the IRA

Environmental

Considering Climate Threats Could Save Homeowners Financially

Despite the effects of climate change, people are still choosing to move to at-risk locations

Street in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. flooded from hurricane

Government + Policy

Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Decision, Shifting Power Away From Federal Agencies

The 40-year-old decision faced opposition from conservative and business interests, while environmental groups argued in its favor

View of U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.

Environmental

Luxury Housing Markets Are Losing Value Fast Due to Climate Change

A home listed in Nantucket, Mass., for $2 million sold for just $600,000 earlier this year due to sea level rise in the region

View of Dana Point, Calif. and Pacific Ocean

Sustainability

Fortera Takes Concrete Steps to Reduce the Climate Impact of Cement

Clean-tech company Fortera, which uses technology to capture carbon emissions form cement manufacturing, will open its first commercial-scale operation on April 12, 2024, in California

Aerial view of industrial-scale cement plant

Lighting

4 Dark Skies-Friendly Outdoor Light Fixtures

As awareness of light pollution grows, there's more interest in dark-sky-friendly lighting. These outdoor lights have a seal of approval from the International Dark-Sky Association

Light pollution shown in aerial nighttime view of a city and suburbs

Business Management

WOTUS Rulings Cause Confusion for Home Builders

NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: Lack of clarity for land developers and builders regarding waters of the United States; construction labor market update

Bunch of question marks floating in water symbolizes confusion about WOTUS ruling

What Impact Will Hurricane Helene Have on the Housing Market?

Could These Florida Homes Be a Blueprint for Hurricane-Resistant Housing?

Number of Homes for Sale in Climate-Risk Areas Grows in August

How Making Homes More Energy Efficient Can Attract Buyers

Construction Sector Sees Job Growth

These States Are Investing the Most in Manufactured Housing

Residential Construction Spending Increases in August