Beyond the Buildings

What do 2025 global housing market trends mean for next year?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The year 2025 was marked by stubbornly high interest rates and persistent supply challenges across the globe. However, not all markets moved in the sa...

How did Washington’s housing plans play out in 2025?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2025 saw a variety of legislative proposals aimed at thawing the U.S. housing market and helping relieve persistent unaffordability. - Ideas like 50...

Americans are moving to risky areas. What will it cost them?

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Environmental risks are accelerating in ways the housing market can’t ignore. At the same time affordability pressures and insurance challenges are ...

Rethinking property resilience with NASA JPL

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

- The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory-Cotality report, an 18-month effort, provides a structural risk assessment, projecting potential loss from peril...

What’s really scary about buying a home in 2025?

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. housing market is facing several “spooky” challenges. Rising costs, higher interest rates, and a growing economic uncertainty are present...

Energy demand is rising – So are market opportunities

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shifts in energy demand reach well beyond individual homes – touching insurance risks, utility costs, community planning, and even national strategy...

Prevention isn't popular, but it's good policy

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The home insurance industry’s foundations are shifting. Even with major leaps in property data and analytics, a perfect storm of more frequent natur...

AI can find you a house — but can it guide you home? 

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite advances in technology promising speed and convenience, the complex and often confusing homebuying process leaves many buyers overwhelmed and ...

Are homebuilders considering Gen Z and falling birth rates?

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Demographics are set to redefine what homeownership looks like in the decades ahead. - Current housing challenges are causing a competitive market: h...

Did the UK crack the code on home energy efficiency?

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode explores the UK’s long-standing experience with energy performance data and retrofit strategies, offering valuable insights for improvi...

Are algorithms or agents the missing link for disconnected homebuyers?

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is becoming more involved in the homebuying process, but disconnected systems are leaving buyers confused and looking to people in order to rebuild...

Silent shifts in mortgage fraud raise concerns

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgage fraud cases haven't surged dramatically, but subtle shifts in tactics and technologies are reshaping the industry. - Under the umbrella of p...

Energy is a powerful bridge for the property value divide

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of Beyond the Buildings' three-part sustainability series with Cotality Australia, guest host Eliza Owen delves into this often-...

What happens when lodging becomes a liability?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ripple effects of unaffordable—or unavailable—insurance reaches beyond individual households and is distorting entire housing markets. — I...

Home insurance shortfalls may turn cheap homes into costly futures

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Beyond the Buildings host Maiclaire Bolton Smith and Cotality’s Assistant Vice President of Product Marketing Tom Larsen explore the...

Property tax cuts could upend the Florida housing market

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida’s proposal to eliminate property taxes sounds like a radical affordability solution — but what would it actually cost? In this episode, Ma...

Cotality is more than a name — It’s a vision

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CoreLogic rebranded as Cotality, and the company’s CEO Patrick Dodd explains why now was the right time to make the change. - The transition from C...

How Gen Z will write new rules for homebuying

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gen Z is entering the housing market and encountering challenges both familiar and unfamiliar to previous generations. - High mortgage rates and home...

Can We Bridge the Widening Property Insurance Gap?

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For years homeowners’ insurance was just there. It was a safety net in the background, ready to catch someone when disaster struck. But now, that ne...

New Tariffs, Higher Costs — Who Really Pays the Price?

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the U.S. waits for the final decision on the fresh tariffs imposed on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, the housing industry is bracing for t...

Will Congress Regulate AI's Rapid Growth in Real Estate?

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Capitol Hill to the mortgage industry, AI is everywhere. It’s even finding its way into the halls of government. But while AI promises innovati...

The Homes the LA Wildfires Left: A Hidden Insurance Crisis?

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

January’s wildfires in Los Angeles will leave scares. Even those whose homes seem to be structurally sound may actually be hiding severe damage that...

How the Stories Properties Tell Shape the U.S.'s Future

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a world where every piece of property tells a story—where every plot of land, building permit, and insurance claim contributes to a dynamic ...

How 2024’s Housing Market Sets the Stage for 2025

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As 2024 slides into 2025, those who have been following the housing market know that there is a lot to unpack from the year. Home affordability, when ...

What’s Driving the Appraisal Industry’s Move to Modernize?

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The appraisal industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades, blending innovation with tradition to reshape how appraisers valu...

What Will a Second Trump Presidency Mean for U.S. Housing?

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the U.S. looks ahead to Donald Trump once again taking office in January, the real estate and housing industry is watching closely. Given Trump’s...

Nightmare on Main Street: Unpacking 10 Scary Housing Trends

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From soaring mortgage rates to climate risks, the economic landscape of buying a home is filled with uncertainties that could terrify even the most se...

Property Cybercrime Rising: What You Need to Know

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent years, cybercrime has surged across nearly every industry, with real estate emerging as a prime target for hackers. The shift toward digital...

Geospatial Data: Superpowering AI Infrastructure Planning

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the next few years, it's estimated that nearly a trillion dollars will be spent on data centers, semiconductors, and power grid upgrades. And thi...

How to Solve the U.S. Affordable Housing Crisis

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Affordability remains a persistent challenge in the U.S. housing market. With increasing concerns over housing costs, particularly post-pandemic, the ...

Do Appraisers Have What It Takes to Value Short-Term Rentals?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As cities across the country grapple with the rise of platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, the implications for the property industry are becoming more com...

Which Areas of the US Are Most Vulnerable to Extreme Heat?

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Extreme heat doesn’t just challenge our physical endurance; it has a ripple effect on nearly every aspect of our lives. From contributing to the int...

What Drives Public Perception of Climate Migration?

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what happens to communities when climate change forces people to move?The economic and social ramifications are both complex an...

Why Measuring Climate Risk Means Financial Stability for US Banks

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how a hurricane might impact the financial sector, or why granular data on property locations is essential? Curious about how these find...

University of Miami Researcher Weighs in on Key 2024 Hurricanes Season Trends

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, the climate signals are anything but typical. The transition from El Niño to La Niña and unprecede...

Where Are Labor and Material Cost Affecting Housing Affordability?

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the landscape of the housing market continues to evolve, one topic continues to remain at the forefront: affordability.It’s a topic we frequently...

Building Codes Cost. But What is Resiliency Actually Worth?

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the frequency and severity of natural catastrophes intensify, the need to strengthen the resiliency of communities against these perils is increasi...

What Are the Ethical Implications of AI in the Property Industry?

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A full 67% of IT senior leaders are prioritizing generative AI for their businesses, according to Salesforce data. This statistic underscores the grow...

Can Housing Market Foreclosures Remain Low as Consumer Debt Rises?

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As housing prices remain elevated, it's crucial to examine the other side of the coin, where worries about affordability linger despite the substantia...

Why Valuing Barndominiums, Tiny Homes Needs the Cost Approach

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're valuing, insuring, underwriting or even simply buying and selling real estate, understanding the nuances of property valuation is cruci...

SEC Climate Disclosure Guidance Timeline Pause: Why Companies Benefit

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent shockwaves through the financial world by mandating that publicly traded companies...

Can Property Data Accurately Predict Shifts in the Property Market?

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's ever-changing property market, decisions can be swayed by fluctuating interest rates, population shifts, affordability concerns, and climat...

What Makes Geospatial Data Unique to Expand Telco Infrastructure?

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the telecommunications industry, navigating infrastructure investments to draft a road map for 5G success is a complex but necessary undertaking. S...

Are Investors and Interest Rates Abolishing the Dream of Homeownership?

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Soaring U.S. rental prices have prompted discussions about the nation's trajectory towards a renter-centric society.From the exorbitant rental prices ...

What Can 2023 Teach Us About Future Natural Catastrophes?

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It already seems like 2023 is long ago, but the consequences of natural disasters and the lessons we’ve learned from them are far from the past.Reco...

Some Insurers Banned AI — Will Insurtech Bring It Back?

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Insurance is a topic of perennial interest, but it is not often discussed for furthering cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and machine lear...

How Will Big Data Automation Impact Insurance Field Data?

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the claims and restoration business adapt to pressures of surging inflation, persistent labor shortages and the escalating frequency of natural dis...

Which U.S. Metros Sit in the Crosshairs of Remote Work Migration?

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of Season 4 of Core Conversations, Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith and CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp dive into the aftermath o...

What Is the 2024 Economic Outlook for the Property Industry

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the future of the U.S. economy? Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith and CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp dive into this perennial question in the ...

2023 Economic Look Back: A Tale of Two Housing Markets

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the season finale of Core Conversations, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith and CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp dive into a discussion about the dyna...

Why the US Mortgage System Is a Shield From Inflation

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered why the U.S. mortgage market offers 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages and what impact this unique loan offering has on housing prices? This ...

Why US Property Retains Its Value Compared to Other Global Markets

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Property is the world’s largest asset class, so any fluctuation within this market has far-reaching effects. Just consider how property values in co...

How Could Gig Work and Automation Lead to More Mortgage Fraud?

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Instances of mortgage fraud have remained relatively stable in recent years. In the second quarter of 2023, CoreLogic estimates that 1 in 134 applicat...

Occupancy Fraud May Be the Next Risk for the Mortgage Industry

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elevated interest rates have had ripple effects across the U.S. property market. From the appearance of the lock-in effect, which has slowed down home...

How Will Climate Change Influence Wildfires in the US?

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wildfires are an annual occurrence in many areas of the U.S. However, as our climate changes, fires are beginning to ignite in areas that are traditio...

Does Low Wildfire Risk Create a False Sense of Security? Spoiler: Yes

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing the wildfire risk of a home is becoming increasingly important — both for homeowners and insurers. However, it is insufficient to simply kno...

Are Insurers Prepared for an El Niño-Fueled Hurricane Season?

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

El Niño has undoubtedly impacted the 2023 hurricane season. But it is not the only weather pattern that is exerting influence. Ocean temperature — ...

Will Scorching Ocean Temps or El Niño Define Hurricane Season?

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 2023 hurricane season has so far been a wild ride — but that shouldn't be a surprise. With the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) swinging int...

Can Wildfire Mitigation Stop the California Insurer Exodus?

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More and more people live in high wildfire-risk areas across the United States. In fact, according to CoreLogic’s 2023 Wildfire Risk Report, Califor...

How Will Property Data Help Manage the California Insurance Crisis?

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Home insurance is a critical consideration when applying for a mortgage. Without insurance, it’s exceedingly difficult to purchase a property. Howev...

How Can Property Technology Delight Mortgage Customers and Widen the Net for Lenders?

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the ever-evolving landscape of the property market, recent years have been marked by volatility and unprecedented challenges. However, amidst this ...

Why Are Automated Mortgages Real Estate Technology's Future?

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The last several years have been volatile for the property market. However, as the market is slowing, that is freeing up space for lenders to con...

What is the Future of Mortgage Interest Rates in the Current Real Estate Market?

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to financing a home in the current real estate market, the interest rate on a loan is of chief concern for buyers. That has resulted in ...

Are Rate Locks the Negotiation Key for Lenders to Secure Loans in this Economy?

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone who is buying a home with a mortgage almost certainly talks to their lender about interest rates. With real estate market trends defined by som...

How Can Property Data Influence Processes to Simplify Mortgage Loan Origination?

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Modernization can be boiled down to an equation. The more data and automation available to improve the overall mortgage origination process, the more ...

MISMO's Guide to Reshaping the Mortgage Industry, Leaving Paper for Pixels

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The word “mortgage” evokes myriad responses depending on one’s relationship with homeownership. But one thing is certain: Mortgages are a big de...

A Data Scientist's Guide to the Safest Places to Live in the US for Climate Change

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As climate change continues to influence weather patterns, not all areas of the U.S. will be equally exposed to natural hazard risks. While some locat...

How to (Accurately) Use Data Science to Forecast the Riskiest US Areas to Live Amid Climate Change

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Natural catastrophes have long been of concern to the housing and property markets. However, as these events increase in severity and frequency, clima...

Has the Economy Locked in US Housing Market Price Stagnation? | Part 2 | Two

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As annual home price growth reached its lowest level in more than a decade, all eyes are on the housing market as a bellwether for the larger eco...

Has the Economy Locked in US Housing Market Price Stagnation?

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The real estate market is one of the largest asset classes in the world. So, when economics shift in the sector, the larger economy feels the ripple e...

Post-Ian Florida: Did the Insurance Market Sink or Swim? Inside Scoop from Industry Experts | Part Two | 2

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton-Smith continues the conversation with CoreLogic’s Senior Catastrophe Response Manager Jon Schneyer ...

Post-Ian Florida: Did the Insurance Market Sink or Swim? Inside Scoop from Industry Experts

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 1 of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton-Smith sits down with CoreLogic's Senior Catastrophe Response Manager Jon Schneyer to discuss the afte...

What Was it Really Like to Live Through the California Floods? Our Team Spills | Part 2 | 2

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton-Smith continues the conversation with Kent David, a senior leader in analytics consulting, and Tom La...

What Was it Really Like to Live Through the California Floods? Our Team Spills

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Golden State has endured months of inundations from atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones. As a result, the news is awash with images of submerged...

Will Wildfire Risk Mitigation Requirements Change the California Insurance Industry? | Part Two | 2

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith continues the conversation with CoreLogic’s director of Insurance Market Strategy for Hazard ...

Will Wildfire Risk Mitigation Requirements Change the California Insurance Industry?

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No one wants 430% increases in wildfire insurance premiums and quotes of up to $20,000 per year. So, why are California homeowners dealing with these ...

PropTech’s Convenience Will Cost You, But How Much? | Part Two | 2

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith continues the conversation with CoreLogic’s real estate tech solutions expert Mark Weaver to ...

PropTech’s Convenience Will Cost You, But How Much?

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In part one of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down again with CoreLogic’s real estate tech solutions expert Mark Weaver to chat abou...

Appraising PropTech Innovation: Do Short-Term Changes Have Long-Term Effects?

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us don’t have enough money in the bank to buy a house in cash. We need to convince someone to lend us the money. Listen to host Maiclaire Bo...

Welcome Back to Season 3 of Core Conversations: A CoreLogic Podcast

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about what Season 3 of Core Conversations has in store for listeners? Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith has a few fun ideas for next year. Listen in...

Catch Up With the Core Conversations Team!

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith cedes the stage to the crew members of this podcast. Learn a little about what goes on behind the scenes ...

What Does 2023 Hold for the Housing Market and Property Industry?

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up this season, we are bringing back four of our favorite guests to get an update on what happened in 2022 and their outlook on the year ah...

Propped Up on Data

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about how technology is changing the process of homebuying? If you wish buying a home was like pushing the Easy Button, tune in to listen to H...

Jumbo-Sized Financial Risk With a Side of Climate Change

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To prepare for the intensifying impacts of climate change and the resulting physical risks to property assets, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down w...

Weathering the Storm: Will Hurricane Ian Upend the Florida Insurance Landscape?

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As one of the worst hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S., Hurricane Ian was undeniably a catastrophic event. Its sweeping winds and heightened stor...

Total Home Value Extends Beyond the Numbers

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A look at the news lately can make people jittery. The Federal Reserve is ratcheting up interest rates, inflation is rampant and, as a result, mortgag...

Understanding Weather Risk: The Consequences Will Blow You Away

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While most people know that carrying homeowners’ insurance is critical, few are aware of the extent to which climate change influences policies – ...

Why Climate Change Should Take More Real Estate in Industry Conversations

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a provider of data-driven insurance solutions, CoreLogic knows that damages from extreme weather events are stressful and expensive for everyone in...

To Be or Not to Be (A Scientist): We Must Ask Girls That Question

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

By the time they reach middle school, many girls are already convinced that they will not pursue a career in the sciences — at least in the stereoty...

Know Your Past, Protect Your Future

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Insurance — it is an essential financial resource that homeowners and businesses rely upon to navigate the uncertainty that comes with disasters big...

You want that luxe life? You’ll pay the price.

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The location, design and architecture of a luxury home can grab the imagination and lead to fantasies about jet setting to the French Riviera or vacat...

Nothing is Certain Except Death and (Property) Taxes

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discussions about property taxes are often met with a frown and a change of subject. But these homeowner taxes are not just one of life’s inescapabl...

CoreLogic CEO: Why Foundational Support Comes from the Top

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seasonal changes affect the property industry. They also affect companies. As summer arrives, CoreLogic is commemorating its one-year mark as a privat...

A Bowtie of Many Colors

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are taking a moment to remember CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Frank Nothaft who was not only an influential force in the property indust...

It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. No, it’s Ballooning Interest Rates Flying High.

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a topic of conversation, interest rates have come to the forefront of the nation’s consciousness in recent weeks as the Fed has incrementally rai...

Catastrophic change is pushing real estate to redefine protection

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weather and climate are important risk factors that we monitor closely here at CoreLogic since these phenomena affect not only homeowners but also ins...

Debunked! Top Three Housing Myths Dispelled

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that the property market has been out of the ordinary, but how far from the norm have things actually deviated? While a quick scan of...

What the Hail is Going on This Spring?

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At CoreLogic, one of the areas we keep close tabs on ishow weather and climate affect property as this can directly affect not onlyhomeowners but also...

A Flood of Change Comes with FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In April, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be updating its flood insurance risk grading systems. After decades of using the same system to...

What's In Store for 2022?

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are wrapping up the season by bringing back five of our favorite guests from the year to get their take on 2021 and their outlook for the new year ...