Climate Vulnerability Threatens Trillions in Housing Value as Insurance Costs Spike

By Tristan Navera · Realtor.com · 2026-07-23

Climate Vulnerability Threatens Trillions in Housing Value as Insurance Costs Spike

A new analysis from Realtor.com reveals that roughly 23% of American homes currently face significant threats from wildfires, floods, or wind damage. As severe weather events escalate, homeowners are seeing their property values jeopardized by an $11.2 trillion exposure to climat

A new analysis from Realtor.com reveals that roughly 23% of American homes currently face significant threats from wildfires, floods, or wind damage. As severe weather events escalate, homeowners are seeing their property values jeopardized by an $11.2 trillion exposure to climat