The Climate Crisis and Real Estate: How Natural Disasters Are Changing Property Values

Natural disasters are reshaping the housing market—so what does that mean for appraisers, lenders, and homeowners? In this episode, we dive into the growing risks posed by wildfires, hurricanes, and floods, and how these extreme events are impacting property values and insurability.Our guest, Toni Moss, is an expert in housing risk and has been tracking these market shifts closely. She’ll break down which regions are most at risk, how insurers and lenders are responding, and what the future holds for disaster-prone areas. Will we see mass migration away from high-risk zones? How should appraisers account for climate risk in valuations? Tune in as we explore these urgent questions and more!At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.