The pandemic-driven housing boom, especially in Florida, faces threats from escalating climate risks that could undermine long-term property values and generational wealth. Rising insurance costs, now over 20% of mortgage expenses, reduce affordability and erode value. Climate risk causes a slow repricing of housing markets, influenced by costs, demand, and buyer sentiment. Economically strong markets may temporarily resist declines, but wealth transfer faces new challenges in vulnerable areas.
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