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This article takes a look at the 18 cheapest warm places to retire in the world.

While Florida continues to attract thousands of retirees, places like the Midwest or even Asheville, N.C., may be better places to live in a warming world.

Speaking with the consumer regarding the proper amount and type of insurance needed is the best way for lenders and servicers to mitigate the likelihood of default.

According to a new report from CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), climate-caused catastrophes inflicted over $10 billion in damages last year -- and that’s all on top of a global pandemic. There were wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and countless hurricanes, some that saw Southern communities (like Lake Charles, Louisiana) hit twice in just a two-month span. If you’re a real estate investor, understanding these risks is critical before expanding your portfolio. For one, you’ll want to secure adequat...

Nearly one-third of U.S. homes are at high risk of natural disaster, study says CNBC 1/27/2021 Diana Olick Twenty-two weather- or climate-related disasters each resulted in at least $1 billion in damages last year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2020 tied 2016 for the warmest year on record, according to NASA, and the expectation is that temperatures will continue to rise if more is not done to curb greenhouse gas emissions. "Nearly every p...

With lots of news packed into the VOICE of the Valley during 2016, those making it to the Front Page are as follows: JANUARY – Tahoma School District (TSD) Boundary Review Committee tackles a major overhaul of the District’s school boundary alignments in order to balance out student population with schools. Tahoma High School’s We the People once again earned first place in Washington State competition. Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety Board voted to support the Fire Benefit Charge instea...