Few homeowners will be spared from rising climate-driven housing costs: Cotality

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A new study reported by Scotsman Guide warns that property damages are set to rise sharply across U.S. housing markets, affecting both high-risk and historically stable regions alike. The research from Cotality suggests that climate-driven costs will reach homeowners regardless of their geographic exposure, reshaping assumptions about where housing remains affordable to own and maintain over time.

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