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Why Ian may push Florida real estate out of reach for all but the super rich
The hurricane’s record-breaking cost will make it even harder for many to get insurance, experts say — threatening home sales, mortgages and construction.
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Passivhaus: How to insulate your home against soaring heating bills
Soaring gas prices have been making headlines but for some households heating bills are nowhere near reaching record highs. These are the residents of Passivhaus homes.
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Climate change and real estate: The new calculus for homebuyers
There's a new wild card in the housing market that's giving some prospective buyers pause: the costs of climate change.
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How homeowners of color are threatened by climate change
“We don’t want to create a modern form of redlining.”
Why we need to make the Great Lakes the center of our climate strategy
If you’re looking for a strategy to get the most value from climate investments, the answer is simple: Cities like Detroit, Cleveland, and Buffalo will still be livable as the climate changes, and have the space to absorb climate migrants.
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'Ground-breaking' project examines climate impact on £400m of Scottish Building Society mortgages
The 173-year-old Scottish Building Society has partnered with a climate analysis specialist to examine the potential flood impact on some £400 million worth of mortgages.
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Biden tells officials to prepare for climate change's impact on economy
A warming planet holds potential risks for home prices, investments, banking and other aspects of the global economy, the government said.
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