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flag Making homes wildfire-resistant costs $9,000–$15,000 but doubles survival chances, experts say.

flag A new report finds that making homes wildfire-resistant adds $9,000 to $15,000—about $50 monthly on a 30-year mortgage—for a typical 1,750-square-foot home, with costs varying by materials and upgrades like roofs, windows, and landscaping. flag The study by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety and Headwaters Economics evaluated California’s standards and two IBHS-developed models, showing most changes have minimal price impacts. flag Experts say these measures are most effective when adopted across entire neighborhoods, and recommend state building codes and financial aid to help homeowners. flag Research cited shows hardening homes more than doubles survival chances in wildfires, highlighting the need for coordinated community efforts.

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