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  • Climate Expert Restores Zillow's Missing Risk Scores
    January 22, 2026
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    Climate Expert Restores Zillow's Missing Risk Scores

    Zillow removed its climate risk feature due to scrutiny over flood data accuracy, creating an information gap for homebuyers assessing property vulnerabilities. In response, expert Neil Matouka is developing a browser plugin that overlays climate risk data onto Zillow listings in California, rest...

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  • Zillow Removes Climate Risk Data After Realtor Backlash
    December 2, 2025
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    Zillow Removes Climate Risk Data After Realtor Backlash

    Zillow removed explicit climate risk scores from property listings after real estate professionals complained the data was negatively impacting sales, replacing it with a more subtle link. The data provider, First Street, argues that withholding clear pre-purchase risk information transfers finan...

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