are real estate climate fears kicking in?

I am on a service that sends out messages from reporters looking for sources for stories. See the one below.

This is of course anecdotal, but note the reference to “possible concerns” about climate change impacting a depressed housing market in Florida. I think pictures of homes falling into the ocean in other states and concerns about “sunny day flooding” in areas of Florida are finally having an impact on anyone smart enough to do some research on the topic. 

However, I still remember seeing the building boom in new construction I saw in coastal communities following Hurricane Katrina. We need climate reminders every so often to get the general public’s attention. While I’m hopeful people are paying attention to climate, a poor economic climate might more reasonably be the cause of homes going stale on the market. 

“Hi there, I'm writing an article for Daily Mali about the cost of homes in Florida. We're finding that some sellers are lowering their asking prices, especially in areas like Orlando and Pensacola, as a result of being stuck with property for weeks if not months without a buyer. Some reports I'm seeing site climate change fears, others point to a poor economic climate nationally. I'd love to hear from a realtor, real estate agent, or even local Floridian about the local housing market. Why aren't people buying condos, apartments and houses in the area? Or do you believe they are?”