Climate CHange

Texans Spend More on Homeowners Insurance Than Almost Every Other State

By Joanna England / April 11, 2024 /

When Texas tops a list, it’s usually something we want to be proud of. However, recent data from NerdWallet shows that Texas is runner-up to Oklahoma for the most expensive homeowners insurance policies in the United States. NerdWallet analyzed pricing data from more than 100 insurance companies and discovered that on average, Texans pay a…

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Homeowners Move Because of Extreme Temps And Hurricanes. Right, Texas?

By Marlin Weso / September 21, 2022 /

A survey by Anytime Estimate presented a snapshot of how Americans regard climate change in relation to home buying.

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RealTalk Poll: Are People Moving to Dallas Because of Our Climate?

By Candy Evans / May 3, 2022 /

Not too long ago, an uprooted Californian wrote an op-ed that grew legs and went Business Insider viral on how awful the climate (and more) in Texas is. The chap had moved to Austin. He wrote it was damp, buggy, hot, and everything was always wet. He also didn’t like the drivers, schools, housing prices,…

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Stronger Storms And Higher Insurance Rates Are The Fallout From Climate Change

By Daniel Lalley / February 24, 2022 /

We’re all familiar with the effects of climate change. Rising sea levels, shrinking glaciers, and increased temperatures are a few of the first things that come to mind. While many of these impacts seem impossibly far off, new information sheds light on just how climate catastrophes could catch up to us where we feel it…

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Will Climate Change Put a Freeze on North Texas Real Estate?

By Daniel Lalley / January 27, 2022 /

From the wildfires of California to the red tide of coastal Florida, climate plays a real role in America’s real estate market. In the Dallas area, we mostly consider ourselves lucky. Besides having some of the hottest summers on the central plains, our climate is conducive to safe settling grounds. But with an influx of…

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