Housing Equality & Policy
Climate Change
Survey: Over a Quarter of Americans Want to Live Somewhere Else Due to Recent Natural Disasters
A smaller share—23%—say that recent natural disasters have made them like where they live even more. More than a quarter (27%) of Americans said that recent natural disasters such as fires, floods and storms have made them want to move away from where they currently live, or have changed where they want to move to,
Nearly 75% of People Worry About Climate Change When Buying or Selling a Home
Almost three-quarters of people say an increase in the frequency or intensity of natural disasters at least somewhat factors into their decision about where and whether to buy or sell a home.
Los Angeles, Orange & Santa Clara Counties Are at Risk of Losing More Than $2 Trillion Worth of Housing Value Due to Wildfires
Redfin agents say California residents are finally starting to move away from wildfire-prone areas to buy homes in safer regions.
After Last Year’s Malibu Wildfire, New Residents Face Higher Insurance Premiums, While Many Who Lost Homes are Moving Elsewhere
With rising insurance premiums, empty lots, and a shifting focus for clients, the impact of the deadly Woolsey Fire on LA’s coastal canyon housing market can be felt, eight months later.
Why Dense Housing is Green Housing
Redfin’s chief economist argues that cities should encourage dense housing to reduce carbon emissions The way we tackle the housing affordability crisis will have a large impact on the environment. Currently, in the Los Angeles metro, a family earning the local median household income of $69,992 would have to live as far as 65 miles
Detroit, Indianapolis and Buffalo Among the Least Disaster-Prone and Most Affordable Places to Live
Nine of the 10 least hazardous metro areas have median home prices below the $287,400 national median. When you’re buying a house or moving to a new town, it’s important to consider the potential risks you, your family and your home are likely to face in your new location. In many cases, the hazards you’ll
Survey: Over a Quarter of Americans Want to Live Somewhere Else Due to Recent Natural Disasters
A smaller share—23%—say that recent natural disasters have made them like where they live even more. More than a quarter (27%) of Americans said that recent natural disasters such as fires, floods and storms have made them want to move away from where they currently live, or have changed where they want to move to,
Nearly 75% of People Worry About Climate Change When Buying or Selling a Home
Almost three-quarters of people say an increase in the frequency or intensity of natural disasters at least somewhat factors into their decision about where and whether to buy or sell a home.
Los Angeles, Orange & Santa Clara Counties Are at Risk of Losing More Than $2 Trillion Worth of Housing Value Due to Wildfires
Redfin agents say California residents are finally starting to move away from wildfire-prone areas to buy homes in safer regions.
After Last Year’s Malibu Wildfire, New Residents Face Higher Insurance Premiums, While Many Who Lost Homes are Moving Elsewhere
With rising insurance premiums, empty lots, and a shifting focus for clients, the impact of the deadly Woolsey Fire on LA’s coastal canyon housing market can be felt, eight months later.
Why Dense Housing is Green Housing
Redfin’s chief economist argues that cities should encourage dense housing to reduce carbon emissions The way we tackle the housing affordability crisis will have a large impact on the environment. Currently, in the Los Angeles metro, a family earning the local median household income of $69,992 would have to live as far as 65 miles
Detroit, Indianapolis and Buffalo Among the Least Disaster-Prone and Most Affordable Places to Live
Nine of the 10 least hazardous metro areas have median home prices below the $287,400 national median. When you’re buying a house or moving to a new town, it’s important to consider the potential risks you, your family and your home are likely to face in your new location. In many cases, the hazards you’ll
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