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This startup claims its new homes will generate more energy than they use

The homebuilding industry is in a race to make its homes environmentally cleaner and more energy-efficient. Real estate as a whole is a massive carbon offender. Both the construction and operation of buildings account for 40% of global carbon emissions.Solar panels...

Renters are most exposed to climate hazards in these two states, a Harvard study finds

Jodi Jacobson | E+ | Getty ImagesMore than 18 million rental units are located in areas exposed to extreme weather hazards, according to the American Rental Housing Report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.That exposure isn’t...

Over 18 million rental units are exposed to climate hazards as extreme weather becomes more common, Harvard study finds

D3sign | Stone | Getty ImagesExtreme weather and climate hazards are becoming more frequent, posing a unique threat not only for homeowners, but for renters.Over 18 million rental units across the U.S. are exposed to climate and weather-related hazards, according to...

Insurers such as State Farm and Allstate are leaving fire- and flood-prone areas. Home values could take a hit

Some insurance companies are pulling back coverage from fire- and flood-prone areas, leaving homeowners with limited affordable options. This trend may even affect the property value of American homes, experts say.The nation’s largest homeowner’s insurance...

The hidden reason some U.S. homes are losing value

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailMany homeowners in the U.S. are losing their home insurance policies. Major insurers like State Farm and Allstate are no longer offering new policies in...