Tampa Bay area home prices spike 32%, report says; 2nd-highest jump in US

Home prices in the Tampa Bay area have soared over 32% compared to last year — barely trailing Phoenix for the largest jump in the country. But some experts say rising inflation could begin to slow the housing market's momentum.

You can stay at this 'Friends' themed Airbnb in Tampa, and the attention to detail is amazing

This Friends-themed Airbnb in Tampa is part Monica and Rachel’s Manhattan apartment, part Central Perk cafe and part Chandler and Joey’s man cave. From the foosball table to the bright blue kitchen, complete with a copy of "The Shining" in the freezer, there are plenty of details and Easter eggs for eagle-eyed fans to appreciate!

For sale: Off-the-grid island home tucked inside a Florida state park

The home, listed for a mere $3.5 million, is over 6,000 square feet and comes with its own private dock so you can park your boat.

Tampa takes number two spot in the nation for home price jumps

A Case-Shiller home price index shoed Tampa's year-over-year growth exceeded all 20 major cities analyzed except Phoenix for an annual home price increase of 30.8%.

More than 1.6 million homes in Florida sit vacant; highest in U.S., study says

A new study found that over 16 million homes are sitting empty across the United States -- and Florida has more of those vacant houses than any other state.

Tampa among top U.S. cities where most people are moving

Tampa made the number three spot for U.S. cities people are moving to, according to a recent study by Redfin.

‘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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.