Rising Home Insurance Costs and Falling Property Values in Texas

By Douglas McIntyre  •  February 7, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis, discusses the rising home insurance costs and declining home values in Texas. The issue, caused by increasingly violent weather, mirrors problems in other states like California and Florida. As insurance rates rise or companies exit, many people are unable to get mortgages, leading to a decrease in home demand and falling prices.

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