{"id":7684,"date":"2022-01-26T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T11:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/are-you-a-homeowner-thinking-about-climate-change\/"},"modified":"2022-01-26T11:00:39","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T11:00:39","slug":"are-you-a-homeowner-thinking-about-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/are-you-a-homeowner-thinking-about-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You a Homeowner Thinking About Climate Change?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Americans are more aware than ever of the effects climate change and natural disasters can have on their homes. According to a report<\/a> from realtor.com:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cMore than 3 in 4 recent buyers, 78%, took [natural disasters] into account when choosing the locations of their homes<\/strong>, . . .\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The study<\/a> also found that many existing homeowners (34%) have already considered selling their houses and moving to a new location because of the changing climate. If you\u2019re like those homeowners and are weighing your options about what to do next, here\u2019s some information to keep in mind as you begin the process of selling your existing house and searching for your new home.<\/p>\n

Do Your Research and Work with a Real Estate Advisor To Find a Home That Meets Your Needs<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As a homeowner, it\u2019s impossible to control what types of weather events your home is exposed to. As Maiclaire Bolton Smith, Senior Leader of Research and Content Strategy for CoreLogic<\/em>, says<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou can\u2019t necessarily remove the location from around you, but there are things you can do to mitigate damage that can happen<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The first step is understanding how to navigate your home sale and purchase with these specific issues in mind. While that can seem like a difficult undertaking at first, with the appropriate resources and experts<\/a> on your side, you can simplify the process.<\/p>\n

The Mortgage Reports<\/em><\/a> provides some tips for purchasing your next house, including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n