I would make damn sure everything was disclosed and the potential buyer clearly understands that history can repeat itself.... that's not saying that it will, but the buyer must be clear minded and make good decisions.

I wonder what they are thinking.  But people wonder why I live in snowy northwestern Pennsylvania.

Disclosure is key, but ultimately it's up to the buyer once they know what's involved. I once asked a similar question (in a different forum) in regard to power lines (EMF issue).

I would be disclosing like a mad man.

Here it is soil erosion along the waterfronts from high water levels and a prediction of being worse this year!

It's certainly a conversation starter.  People have many reasons why they want to purchase a property.  

Even today when someone wants to buy in the mountains, fire danger is high, and suggest they call their insurance company, so they absolutely know what they are getting into.

Caroline,

We disclose.  The thing is that people have removed the natural fire retardant vegetation that grows on these hills.  With the fires, the native seeds are returning and growing.  They are now lists of what you can an cannot plant.  There are solutions.  

When we live in Los Angeles, you could not get insurance for flooding in parts of Malibu...I just think Californians love their views and their canyons!  They will find a way.  A

Every place has it's thing.

Some things that will appear tomorrow are unknown.

I am always amused when folks think they can prove what they did not know at the time.  With a backdrop of scorched earth, the buyer should know the environment there is changing along with the risks they must assume if that is to be their future address.

After full disclosure, if the Buyer wants it, show them property.  It is their decision and perhaps they have some idea of how they would deal with it. 

Yes I would if they knew about it and that was what they wanted. When I purchased my home I was told about" the flood of 69" but I purchased the once flooded home anyhow. Everyone, including my insurance agent assured me it could never flood again due to preventive measures taken by the City/State/ Feds.  Well it flooded again in 2011 and destroyed our home... we rebuilt and stayed right here Caroline Gerardo . Sometimes a place is just worth it.

I would help them however I would disclose, disclose and disclose!

Full Disclosure and armed with information so buyers can make an informed decision.  It is up to the buyers to decide - not me.  If that is what the buyers want ... then once I am confident they are making a fully informed decision - yes I would represent them. 

Yes, I would.  I would disclose everything. 

If it's someone's deam home, they know every before they buy, and they still want to buy, why shouldn't you sell it to them?

Disclosure is essential in this case, and thorough due diligence, including checking on whether the buyer could even get insurance would be essential. Then it's the buyer's decision.

It has to be assessed....

Yes why not? There are plenty of problematic areas that we sell in.

People need to be aware of their surroundings and areas they are moving into when making a decision to buy or build.

Not my role to prohibit people from doing stupid things, and planting a home in the midst of a canyon full of plants that are designed to live in a fire ecosystem is seldom a smart move.

The govt is the entity with the police powers at their disposal and if it is to be done then it is up to them to prohit building here.

Full Disclosure, although most buyers are already aware. It's like coastal property - hurricanes have been happening since the beginning of time but, people still want to live on the ocean.

So they pay the price of insurance and take a chance, just as those with canyon views have done and will continue to do. 

If they really wanted it, and hopefully they can post a cash bond.

Some people have more money than sense, though. Especially those locations. 

It's their call, we simply do our best to ensure an informed decision. And  sign off on ALL due diligence info! 

Yes. If they know the disclosures and they have researched the insurance costs in advance at my urging, then they know the risks going in. That  risk  unfortunately is part of the San Diego market in many parts of the county.

The ne good thing here in NH we do not have canyons or wild fires. But if we did, disclose, disclose, disclose. 

Tell them your closing gift to them will be shovels to keep by their bedside to dig out when the hillside comes down on their house. We have super deals on houses on the verge of washing into the ocean. Rational discussion does not discourage them but the offer of lifejackets for everyone at closing gets their attention, as does me telling them they will be required to sign a piece of paper that says i warned them not to buy the house. When they are forced upfront to take the resonsibility for the bad decision they back off and look elsewhere.

There's a buyer for everything.  As long as you disclose any appropriate legalities, someone will be willing to purchase a home overlooking a beautiful canyon, and would be willing to accept the risk.

Sure, I would help them purchase and make sure they were totally aware of all the risks involved... (and I would make sure I'd put all that information in writing to their emails).

Full disclosure, signed by the Buyer.

I would make them aware of the potential future problem in reselling the home and try to get them to purchase in a location with the best return on their investment, great schools and will bring them happiness.  I would write the offer once they are well informed.

It will be plush next year with all the ashes and nutrients. 

Share the facts and let the prospects make their best decisions.