In Part 1 of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton-Smith sits down with CoreLogic's Senior Catastrophe Response Manager Jon Schneyer to discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Ian’s impact on the Florida coast six months later. The catastrophe impacted a state where the insurance market was already stressed, and now the government, homeowners and insurers are working to reorient themselves and build a stable environment in an area that increasingly faces natural hazard events due to climate change. Fin...
Apr 12, 2023•16 min
In Part 2 of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton-Smith continues the conversation with Kent David, a senior leader in analytics consulting, and Tom Larsen, an expert in catastrophe risk management and insurance solutions, to talk about the atmospheric rivers, bomb cyclones and snow that have made headlines and again put California’s natural hazard risks in the spotlight. Get insights into the state’s wildfire risk, the consequences on reservoir capacity and the future impacts of the current snow...
Mar 29, 2023•23 min
The Golden State has endured months of inundations from atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones. As a result, the news is awash with images of submerged streets and mudslides, replacing our collective imagination of California as a state perennially filled with sunny beaches and golden hills. But not everyone in the state has had the same experience with this weird weather. In Part 1 of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton-Smith sits down with Kent David, a senior leader in analytics consulting, and...
Mar 22, 2023•15 min
In Part 2 of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith continues the conversation with CoreLogic’s director of Insurance Market Strategy for Hazard and Risk Management about how insurers will need to access big data to effectively translate homeowner wildfire mitigation efforts into insurance discounts. Catch up on Part 1 here. Find full episodes with these guests in our podcast archive here: https://clgx.co/3zqhBZt In This Episode: 1:21 – what exactly is the difference between a risk score and ...
Mar 08, 2023•13 min
No one wants 430% increases in wildfire insurance premiums and quotes of up to $20,000 per year. So, why are California homeowners dealing with these prices? In Part 1 of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith talks to Paul Brown, CoreLogic's director of Insurance Market Strategy for Hazard and Risk Management about legislative changes from the California Department of Insurance and how insurers will need to access big data to effectively translate homeowner wildfire mitigation efforts into i...
Mar 01, 2023•17 min
In Part 2 of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith continues the conversation with CoreLogic’s real estate tech solutions expert Mark Weaver to discuss what the market tipping point for the success of iBuyers will be and how much people will be willing to pay for the sake of convenience. Find full episodes in our podcast archive here: https://clgx.co/3zqhBZt In this episode: 3:57 – What is the balance between convenience and profit? 6:00 – What is one single "point" so important? Hint: It’s ...
Feb 15, 2023•14 min
In part one of this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down again with CoreLogic’s real estate tech solutions expert Mark Weaver to chat about how rising interest rates and a slowdown in buyer interest resulted in the once-red-hot iBuying and power buying segment being abruptly confronted with an environment designed to stress-test their business models. Find full episodes with these guests in our podcast archive here: https://clgx.co/3zqhBZt In this episode: 0:52 - Meet Katia, the newest...
Feb 08, 2023•15 min
Most of us don’t have enough money in the bank to buy a house in cash. We need to convince someone to lend us the money. Listen to host Maiclaire Bolton Smith talk to CoreLogic Chief Appraiser Shawn Telford and learn about how banks are leveraging PropTech to determine the worth of a home, as well as the consequences that innovation has on markets, loans and affordability. Learn more about how technology is transforming the property industry by following along with CoreLogic analysis: https://cl...
Jan 25, 2023•25 min
Curious about what Season 3 of Core Conversations has in store for listeners? Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith has a few fun ideas for next year. Listen in to find out what to expect starting January 25, 2023.
Jan 11, 2023•2 min
In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith cedes the stage to the crew members of this podcast. Learn a little about what goes on behind the scenes to bring this podcast to life, and listen until the end for a special guest appearance! Listen in or read more of the production crew's work here https://clgx.co/3zqhBZt Also keep your eyes on future show notes sections for updates on our new monthly curated playlist centering around themes in the housing market. Check out this month's here: https:...
Dec 26, 2022•9 min
As we wrap up this season, we are bringing back four of our favorite guests to get an update on what happened in 2022 and their outlook on the year ahead. Find full episodes with these guests in our podcast archive here: https://clgx.co/3zqhBZt Check out NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 video vignettes here. In this episode: 1:25 - Catch up with Tom Larsen about natural catastrophes in 2022 5:32 – Hear from Scott Giberson for the latest on the NFIP's Risk Rating 2.0 12:31 - Garret Gray returns to talk about...
Dec 14, 2022•24 min
Curious about how technology is changing the process of homebuying? If you wish buying a home was like pushing the Easy Button, tune in to listen to Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sit down with CoreLogic's real estate tech solutions expert Mark Weaver to discuss how property technology — or PropTech — is influencing the property industry, as well as what the future of big data and AI might influence a centuries-old process. Learn more about how technology is transforming the property industry by fo...
Nov 16, 2022•24 min
To prepare for the intensifying impacts of climate change and the resulting physical risks to property assets, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with CoreLogic’s Public Policy and Industry Relations Executive Pete Carroll to discuss how climate-related financial risk influences government policy, with a focus on President Biden’s Executive Order 14030 . Learn more about how governmental policy affects the property industry by following along with CoreLogic analysis: https://clgx.co/3zqhBZt R...
Nov 02, 2022•22 min
As one of the worst hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S., Hurricane Ian was undeniably a catastrophic event. Its sweeping winds and heightened storm surge wreaked havoc on both the lives and property of Florida citizens. However, the insurance industry in the Sunshine State is also facing significant ramifications from the force of this storm, and only time will tell whether this event will change the face of Florida property and catastrophe insurance. If you would like to know more about Hur...
Oct 19, 2022•25 min
A look at the news lately can make people jittery. The Federal Reserve is ratcheting up interest rates, inflation is rampant and, as a result, mortgage payments have skyrocketed. However, these realities do not necessarily spell doom and gloom for the U.S. housing market. In fact, these trends may just indicate a light at the end of the tunnel. In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with CoreLogic Principal Economist Molly Boesel to talk about today’s economic trends in the housi...
Oct 05, 2022•22 min
While most people know that carrying homeowners’ insurance is critical, few are aware of the extent to which climate change influences policies – after all, no two properties are created equal. Similarly, investors are often in the dark when it comes to the effects of changing weather patterns on pieces of property. To help lessen the confusion on this subject, the U.S. government is working to require publicly traded companies to put specific guidelines in their disclosures, so that investors w...
Sep 21, 2022•23 min
As a provider of data-driven insurance solutions, CoreLogic knows that damages from extreme weather events are stressful and expensive for everyone involved. While repairing catastrophic property damage has never been simple, it is no secret that the magnitude — and the costs — of these events is expanding due to climate change. To ensure that owners can recover from these devastating natural catastrophes, the insurance industry requires the participation of insurers, reinsurers and sovereign go...
Sep 07, 2022•27 min
By the time they reach middle school, many girls are already convinced that they will not pursue a career in the sciences — at least in the stereotypical sense of the profession. So how can these girls see the potential that a science career holds beyond lab coats and experiments? They meet female scientists in-person whose degrees have led to work in a wide array of positions from communications to project management. In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with Project Scientist...
Aug 24, 2022•25 min
Insurance — it is an essential financial resource that homeowners and businesses rely upon to navigate the uncertainty that comes with disasters big and small. While most people know how critical carrying insurance can be when faced with a disaster, few have a full grasp of the different types of insurance, why policies are structured in certain ways and how the ecosystem of insurance providers works together. But there is a reason for all these choices. In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Sm...
Aug 10, 2022•33 min
The location, design and architecture of a luxury home can grab the imagination and lead to fantasies about jet setting to the French Riviera or vacationing in an exclusive Asian metropolis. However, the luxury real estate market has so much more nuance in terms of location, price point and even buyer demographic than a daydream could ever convey. In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with CoreLogic Deputy Chief Economist Selma Hepp to discuss the luxury real estate market both ...
Jul 27, 2022•23 min
Discussions about property taxes are often met with a frown and a change of subject. But these homeowner taxes are not just one of life’s inescapable truths; they also help create essential revenue for cities and maintain healthy economies. So, when owners fall delinquent on property tax payments, the consequences can be pronounced. In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down CoreLogic Senior Leader of Government Solutions John Gilberti to discuss property taxes, why and how they are ...
Jul 13, 2022•20 min
Seasonal changes affect the property industry. They also affect companies. As summer arrives, CoreLogic is commemorating its one-year mark as a private company that is also now under the leadership of CEO Pat Dodd. To discover what all this change means for the business, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with Pat to discuss who he is as a leader, investigate what it is like to guide a private company and discover the insights he has gained about the property market during the first months in...
Jun 29, 2022•24 min
This week, we are taking a moment to remember CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Frank Nothaft who was not only an influential force in the property industry but also a friend to many. In early June, Dr. Nothaft passed away unexpectedly. As the heart of CoreLogic in many ways, he will be greatly missed but not forgotten. In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith recounts her memories of Dr. Nothaft as well as the recollections of others. His passing will ripple throughout the industry underscoring...
Jun 15, 2022•9 min
As a topic of conversation, interest rates have come to the forefront of the nation’s consciousness in recent weeks as the Fed has incrementally raised the rates of federal funds, widely affecting prices. However, not all industries are equally impacted. Real estate is one sector where many people are watching closely to see whether the ballooning interest rates will cool off the red-hot real estate market with the force of a summer breeze or if they will usher in a polar vortex and change the i...
May 25, 2022•32 min
Weather and climate are important risk factors that we monitor closely here at CoreLogic since these phenomena affect not only homeowners but also insurers and the property market at large. However, climate change is altering familiar seasonal climatic patterns, leading to more frequent and severe weather events that are sweeping across the nation and leaving billions of dollars in damages in their wake. Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with Tom Larsen, an expert in catastrophe risk managem...
May 11, 2022•22 min
It’s no secret that the property market has been out of the ordinary, but how far from the norm have things actually deviated? While a quick scan of recent headlines may lead to the assumption that the U.S. is facing a brewing housing bubble, the reality of the country’s economics and the future of the property market is far more complex. In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with CoreLogic Principal Economist Molly Boesel about the top three myths that are currently circulating...
Apr 27, 2022•21 min
At CoreLogic, one of the areas we keep close tabs on is how weather and climate affect property as this can directly affect not only homeowners but also insurers. While the CoreLogic Hazard HQ team keeps tabs on an assortment of catastrophic weather events, one of the costliest but least talked about is hail. And spring is hail season here in the U.S. Host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with meteorologist and Senior Leader Curtis McDonald to answer some questions such as how much damage does h...
Apr 13, 2022•22 min
In April, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be updating its flood insurance risk grading systems. After decades of using the same system to understand the flood risk for properties in and around flood zones, these changes will be far-reaching, and the results of this shift will be numerous. In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with Scott Giberson, principle of flood compliance at CoreLogic, to discuss the implications of this migration to Risk Rating 2.0....
Mar 30, 2022•27 min
We are wrapping up the season by bringing back five of our favorite guests from the year to get their take on 2021 and their outlook for the new year ahead.
Dec 01, 2021•28 min
At CoreLogic, supporting veterans is close to our hearts. One organization that we are proud to align with is the World War II Foundation. On Veterans Day, they will release a documentary, Elvis and the USS Arizona, and CoreLogic is a presenting sponsor. In this episode, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith speaks with Tom Gray from the WWII Foundation to learn more about the documentary and the foundation.
Nov 10, 2021•24 min
