Show Notes
The historical map of natural hazard risk is no longer the best way to navigate. Thirty-two million homeowners — many of whom have long considered their homes outside of hurricane paths — are seeing their perceptions of risk shift. This shift has the potential to destabilize markets across the U.S.
In this episode:
2:46 – What does hurricane risk look like across the U.S.?
6:08 – Will El Niño affect property risk long-term?
8:38 – How big is this gap in structural preparedness between coastal communities and inland communities?
12:06 – Allie Barefoot breaks down the latest numbers in the housing market.
12:44 – Why does a homeowner's financial future depend so heavily on a speedy recovery process?
Links: https://www.cotality.com/insights https://www.cotality.com/insights/articles/us-heatwaves-2026
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