Tampa ranks 2nd in US for highest home price increases since last year
Tampa ranked second behind Miami for US metropolitan areas that saw the highest home price increases year-over-year, according to new data from Standard & Poor. The data from October 2021 to October 2022 showed home prices in Tampa went up by 20.5%.
Santa’s house at the North Pole is now worth $1.15 million, Zillow says
Santa and Mrs. Claus first claimed their home on Zillow’s website in 2016, giving people around the world a glimpse into their enchanted lives.
Gov. DeSantis signs bills aimed at overhauling property insurance, providing hurricane relief
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two massive bills into law that legislators passed during this past week's special session, intended to overhaul the state's troubled property insurance system and provide over $750 million to communities recovering from hurricanes.
Florida lawmakers pass legislation they say will overhaul state's property insurance system
With property insurance described as a "hidden tax" on homeowners, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a massive bill to overhaul the state's troubled insurance market. But supporters acknowledge it's designed to keep more private insurers in the state rather than lower rates, and for some homeowners, the bill could increase costs.
Despite cooling US housing market, Florida still top spot for Americans looking to move: study
"Of the people who are still buying homes, an unprecedented portion are relocating to new metros," the report finds.
Florida lawmakers set to meet for special session to address ailing property insurance market
The Florida Legislature will meet next week for a special session on property insurance and property tax relief in the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Ian. The state's property insurance system is in turmoil, with six insurers being declared insolvent this year alone. Private companies have dropped hundreds of thousands of customers, forcing them into Citizens, the state's insurer of last resort.
This is how many hours you need to work to afford rent in Tampa
Soaring rent prices are causing renters to have to work more hours than ever, according to a new study released by the real estate website, Zillow.
Here's how much you need to make to buy a home in these popular Florida cities
The typical homebuyer now needs to make $107,000 annually to afford the "typical" U.S. home according to a new report by Redfin.
For sale: 'Goonies' house hits the market in Oregon for $1.65 million
The 1,935-square-foot home still features a pull-down ladder with an entrance to the attic, where “the Goonies” characters found an old treasure map in the 1985 cult classic.
Tampa Bay real estate market screeches to a halt after interest rate hike
Big changes to the federal interest rate rocked Tampa Bay’s housing market over the last six months. During the summer, buyers missed opportunities left and right. Now they have options, but possibly at a much higher long term cost.
Here’s how much your favorite TV characters would pay for rent in 2022
Hovia, an interior design studio, calculated how much characters living in homes and apartments would have to pay for rent in 2022 — and well, it’s pricy.
'Stranger Things' Creel House goes up for sale in Georgia; Take a look inside Vecna's lair
Vecna's lair can be yours — if you dare. The iconic Creel House from the Netflix hit series "Stranger Things" has hit the market for $1.5 million.
‘Buying Beverly Hills’ on Netflix gives inside look at ‘cut-throat, dog-eat-dog sort of industry’
The series, which launched Friday on Netflix, follows the work and lives of agents at The Agency, along with the most lavish properties in Beverly Hills, California.
480-square-foot home listed at $849,000 in Oakland Hills
Listed at $849,000, this 0 bed/1 bath home in the Oakland Hills hit the market in early October.
US mortgage rates rise above 7% for the first time since 2002
The monthly payment on a median priced home is 78% higher now than it was a year ago for buyers who are able to make a 20% down payment.
DeSantis calls for special session to provide property tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims
Gov. DeSantis is calling for a special legislative session to provide property tax relief to Hurricane Ian victims. He says in the meantime, he will issue an executive order until lawmakers can act, which would delay property tax payments on any properties that were destroyed or made uninhabitable in 26 Florida counties designated for FEMA disaster assistance.
These housing markets are seeing the largest drop in prices since the pandemic peak
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
US housing recession could send home prices tumbling 20%, economist says
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Launch of futuristic, floating luxury homes goes sideways
Developers had planned to begin offering the floating, eco-friendly homes for sale next year.
Redfin predicts sharpest turn in housing market since 2008 crash
After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down.