30% of Buyers Pass on Homes With Climate Risks [LendingTree Report]

Women in Real Estate Written by LendingTree Posted On Sunday, 26 April 2026 02:00

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A recent LendingTree study found climate risk is increasingly shaping homebuying decisions nationwide.

30% of homeowners say they’ve decided not to buy or make an offer on a home because of hazard risk concerns
62% of Gen Zers say they’ve walked away from a home over hazard risk
73% of Americans want flood zone or flood risk ratings disclosed during the homebuying process
63% want estimated insurance costs disclosed before buying
32% say they’d choose a home with higher insurance costs in a lower-risk area over a cheaper home in a higher-risk location

See the full report here:

https://www.lendingtree.com/insurance/climate-change-survey/

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