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Lese-Ansicht

The Imperfect Science of Home Climate Risk Scores

Zillow’s climate risk scores have disappeared from home listings, but the risks themselves are very real. Modeling those threats down to the home level, though, is challenging.

Homes surrounded by flood water after Hurricane Debby made landfall in Steinhatchee, Florida, US, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Tropical Storm Debby threatens to unleash days of heavy rain and flooding on the US East Coast after slamming into Florida as a hurricane, knocking out power to thousands. Photographer: Christian Monterrosa/Bloomberg
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Zillow Deleting Home Climate Risk Scores Reveals Limits of Flood, Fire Data

Property owners and buyers need more information on climate dangers. But pinpointing them is hard, even for experts. 

Houses in the Cavanaugh subdivision of Meridian, Idaho, US, on Thursday, June 30, 2022. The housing market slowdown is having ripple effects across the industry and mortgage lenders are forecasting a slump in business.
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