hazard insurance | firsttuesday Journal

Homeowners insurance and wildfires

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 19, 2026 | Feature Articles, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate | 0

California legislation has evolved to provide more certainty of payment on claims made by property owners with coverage for wildfires.

Mortgage forbearance for homeowners affected by 2025 wildfires

by Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 12, 2025 | New Laws, Real Estate | 0

Homeowners affected by the LA wildfires are now assured access to mortgage forbearance programs under a new law.

Climate risk: the open secret MLS users won’t talk about

by Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 12, 2025 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Climate risk information hurt sales — so the MLS lobbied to take them down.

Homeowner insurance premiums aren’t so bad here in California — but coverage is hard to find

by Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 10, 2023 | Economics, Finance, Home Sales, Real Estate | 1

Outdated legislation limiting premium increases has caused major insurers to abandon California homeowners in recent months.

Nine-in-ten homebuyers weigh climate risks when choosing a home

by Carrie B. Reyes | Oct 22, 2023 | Economics, Home Sales, Real Estate | 1

A detailed and complete NHD contains material facts about the property, about which the homebuyer needs to be informed ASAP.

POLL: Have buyer inquiries into natural hazards changed in 2022?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 6, 2022 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

This week’s poll asks real estate professionals to consider how homebuyers view natural hazards in 2022.

Real estate’s lead-based paint epidemic — decades of damage reaches a boiling point

by Madison Hart | May 9, 2022 | Feature Articles, Real Estate | 0

If you’re dealing with homes built prior to 1978, then this article offers full coverage of recent findings in lead-based paint hazards. What do real estate professionals have to do in terms of disclosing the correct information? Read on to find out.