‘It’s become a crisis’: Tampa mayor wants $5 million for rental assistance program
New buildings are booming in downtown Tampa, but renters, who are facing 25 percent increases, are facing sticker shock and that’s why Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is asking for additional funding for the city’s rental assistance program.
New buildings are booming in downtown Tampa, but renters, who are facing 25 percent increases, are facing sticker shock and that’s why Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is asking for additional funding for the city’s rental assistance program.
'I think there is hope for the everyday first-time homebuyer': Tampa realtor featured in HGTV show
Tampa was named one of the hottest housing markets in the country in 2022 by Zillow.
Tampa was named one of the hottest housing markets in the country in 2022 by Zillow.
Will real estate housing market crash or cool off in 2022? Experts give their 2 cents
During 2020 and 2021, the housing market sizzled across the nation, with annual existing-home sales hitting their highest mark since 2006. But, what can we expect in 2022?
During 2020 and 2021, the housing market sizzled across the nation, with annual existing-home sales hitting their highest mark since 2006. But, what can we expect in 2022?
Barndominums increase in popularity as Florida housing prices rise
A growing number of home buyers are seeking out barndominiums, a non-traditional home made of steel that’s part barn, part workspace and part living quarters that costs about $200,000.
A growing number of home buyers are seeking out barndominiums, a non-traditional home made of steel that’s part barn, part workspace and part living quarters that costs about $200,000.
Gulfport realtor makes history with first US cryptocurrency home sale
The Gulfport house listed for sale as an NFT is off the market, helping Tampa Bay made history in real estate.
The Gulfport house listed for sale as an NFT is off the market, helping Tampa Bay made history in real estate.
Florida property owners facing homeowner insurance 'crisis,' lawmaker says
It is getting harder and more expensive for property owners to insure their homes here in Florida, especially if your house is over 20-years-old. One state lawmaker says if the issues in the industry are not fixed, we could see serious consequences.
It is getting harder and more expensive for property owners to insure their homes here in Florida, especially if your house is over 20-years-old. One state lawmaker says if the issues in the industry are not fixed, we could see serious consequences.
‘Bold Adventure’: Pinellas realtor lists Gulfport home for NFT
A Pinellas County realtor is selling a house as an NFT at auction next week, a first in the country.
A Pinellas County realtor is selling a house as an NFT at auction next week, a first in the country.
US 19 overpasses mean businesses passed over by real estate boom
US Highway 19 was once notorious for stop-and-go traffic through parts of Pasco and Pinellas counties. Years ago, the state replaced traffic lights with overpasses, but now that’s causing a new problem. While real estate is booming elsewhere, it’s different for land and businesses passed over by overpasses.
US Highway 19 was once notorious for stop-and-go traffic through parts of Pasco and Pinellas counties. Years ago, the state replaced traffic lights with overpasses, but now that’s causing a new problem. While real estate is booming elsewhere, it’s different for land and businesses passed over by overpasses.
Million-dollar homes in Tampa purchased, re-listed for nearly double as fiery market gets even hotter
A recent home sale along Tampa's iconic Bayshore Boulevard may be a sign of what’s to come with Tampa’s hot housing market.
A recent home sale along Tampa's iconic Bayshore Boulevard may be a sign of what’s to come with Tampa’s hot housing market.
'A Nightmare on Elm Street' house sells for nearly $3 million
The house from the 1984 slasher film “A Nightmare on Elm Street” has been sold for $2.98 million.
The house from the 1984 slasher film “A Nightmare on Elm Street” has been sold for $2.98 million.
Tampa’s hot real estate market leaving longtime residents in the cold
Rising rents are leaving some long-time residents with few options. That’s why county and city leaders met residents Saturday morning to discuss the problem and find solutions.
Rising rents are leaving some long-time residents with few options. That’s why county and city leaders met residents Saturday morning to discuss the problem and find solutions.
Zillow: Tampa to have hottest housing market in country this year
The Tampa-area housing market is expected to remain red-hot this year. Zillow forecasts the Tampa Bay region to be the number-one hottest housing market in 2022.
The Tampa-area housing market is expected to remain red-hot this year. Zillow forecasts the Tampa Bay region to be the number-one hottest housing market in 2022.
US home prices surged nearly 19% in October as market continues to boom
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
‘Closing deals in heels’: Netflix’s ‘Selling Tampa’ highlights Ybor real estate agents during property boom
‘Selling Tampa’ is set to take Netflix viewers inside the glamorous world of luxury waterfront property in the Bay Area.
‘Selling Tampa’ is set to take Netflix viewers inside the glamorous world of luxury waterfront property in the Bay Area.
In-state movers keep Tampa Bay's housing market hot
It may technically be winter, but Tampa Bay's housing market is still as hot as ever, according to a recent national study by the Urban Land Institute, a group that tracks real estate trends.
It may technically be winter, but Tampa Bay's housing market is still as hot as ever, according to a recent national study by the Urban Land Institute, a group that tracks real estate trends.
Treasury targets all-cash real estate deals in anti-corruption effort
The Treasury Department may expand reporting requirements on all-cash real estate deals to help crackdown on bad actors' use of the U.S. market to launder money made through illicit activity.
The Treasury Department may expand reporting requirements on all-cash real estate deals to help crackdown on bad actors' use of the U.S. market to launder money made through illicit activity.
Growing number of Bay Area homeowners staying put and rebuilding
The real estate market in Tampa Bay is still hot. So what if you want a new home, but you don't want to leave your neighborhood? A growing number of homeowners are choosing to stay where they are, rebuilding from the ground up.
The real estate market in Tampa Bay is still hot. So what if you want a new home, but you don't want to leave your neighborhood? A growing number of homeowners are choosing to stay where they are, rebuilding from the ground up.
Rental-only subdivision moves into the Tampa Bay area
Avilla Suncoast in Odessa is an upcoming subdivision of rentals only. It's a new trend in housing: Single-family, built-for-rent communities.
Avilla Suncoast in Odessa is an upcoming subdivision of rentals only. It's a new trend in housing: Single-family, built-for-rent communities.
Tips for finding affordable rental properties around Tampa Bay
According to the rental site Zumper, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tampa is just over $1,600. That's up more than 30% from last year. But there are still affordable spots around Tampa Bay, if you know where to look.
According to the rental site Zumper, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tampa is just over $1,600. That's up more than 30% from last year. But there are still affordable spots around Tampa Bay, if you know where to look.
Hot spots to find affordable housing around Tampa Bay
Finding an affordable home in the Tampa Bay area is difficult right now, but our real estate expert has some tips for where to look at how to buy that could make all the difference.
Finding an affordable home in the Tampa Bay area is difficult right now, but our real estate expert has some tips for where to look at how to buy that could make all the difference.