Dorian On A Dangerous $1.7 Trillion Path
Realtor.com is estimating Dorian, which is a Category 3 hurricane as of the morning of Sept. 5, has put an estimated $1.7 trillion worth of real estate in danger. That’s thanks in part to a change in direction putting it further north along the Eastern Seaboard.
George Ratiu, a senior economist for realtor.com, told HousingWire, “Hurricane Dorian’s change in direction has shifted the risk spotlight toward a broader residential real estate path, encompassing $1.7 trillion this week, up from a projected $1.5 trillion when it was expected to make landfall along the Florida coast. While the storm intensity has been downgraded, it remains a serious threat.”
He added, “We expect to see a significant disruption to national home sales and construction if the storm continues on its current trajectory. At a state level, we could see broad economic impacts as extensive property damage could add pressure to already limited housing inventory conditions in Florida and the Carolinas.”
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