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Zillow Eliminates Climate Risk Scores, Sparks Controversy

12/11/2025

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Zillow has removed climate risk scores from over one million property listings, hindering homebuyers’ ability to identify flood and fire risks.
The decision followed complaints from real estate agents in Florida and California who argued the scores harmed sales.
Zillow replaced the scores with a link to First Street's climate data, which remains accessible.
Redfin and Trulia continue to include climate data, reflecting an industry divide over climate risk transparency.

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Story summary

Zillow has removed climate risk scores from over one million property listings, hindering homebuyers’ ability to identify flood and fire risks.
The decision followed complaints from real estate agents in Florida and California who argued the scores harmed sales.
Zillow replaced the scores with a link to First Street's climate data, which remains accessible.
Redfin and Trulia continue to include climate data, reflecting an industry divide over climate risk transparency.