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Climate risk scores could reshape Canadian real estate markets, some experts say

'We run the risk of people being trapped,' U.S. professor says

If the house you're about to buy is going to be under water in 30 years, should that be disclosed during the sale?

Chris Chopik says "yes." The Toronto real estate agent has been calling for years for a climate risk assessment to be added to real estate listings in Canada the same way that data is readily available on the ease of walking from any address. He said these conversations need to become commonplace and factored into a property's value.

"For sure, I would say consumers should consider...[READ MORE]

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