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Plain-English notes on climate risk and real estate.

A green hillside town above a river valley
BuyingClimate Risk

Will I Still Want to Own This Home in 20 Years?

You can inspect the roof and the foundation, but nothing on the listing tells you whether the location itself will hold up. Here's how to read a property's next 10 to 30 years — taxes, climate, and demand — before you make an offer.

Christina Empedocles · July 8, 2026 · 3 min read
A resilient hilltop home under a clear blue sky
Climate MigrationMarkets

Buying for the Long Hold: How to Spot a Climate-Resilient Market

Cap rate tells you about today. For a ten-year hold, the market's climate trajectory tells you whether today's numbers will still hold up. Here's how to read it.

Christina Empedocles · July 2, 2026 · 1 min read