A ‘man-made disaster’ could make it trickier to buy or sell a home in some areas this fall, real estate expert says

The real estate expert likely refers to areas impacted by climate change, which are becoming riskier to invest in due to mounting environmental hazards. These areas might be prone to floods, wildfires, earthquakes, or other natural disasters exacerbated by human activities. When this happens, insurance costs in these areas can become prohibitively expensive, making it harder to buy or sell homes.

In addition to climate change, other types of man-made disasters could also impact the real estate market. For example, a large-scale industrial