Real estate returning to normal: Open houses are actually open again
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Post-pandemic economic recovery can be seen with new skyline
The first phase of downtown Tampa's Water Street project is well underway as residents move into Heron, a luxury apartment building, and tenants are about two months away from moving into the project's new 20-story office building.
The first phase of downtown Tampa's Water Street project is well underway as residents move into Heron, a luxury apartment building, and tenants are about two months away from moving into the project's new 20-story office building.
Realtor offers tips for buying a home amid 'frenzy' in Tampa Bay housing market
You see a house that just hit the market – it checks off all of your boxes – and when you think you’ve made a good offer, it doesn’t pan out.
You see a house that just hit the market – it checks off all of your boxes – and when you think you’ve made a good offer, it doesn’t pan out.
Florida home insurance rates set to skyrocket
Florida is headed into an insurance crisis. Rates for home insurance are rising, and hundreds of thousands of homeowners may not be able to get a policy at all.
Florida is headed into an insurance crisis. Rates for home insurance are rising, and hundreds of thousands of homeowners may not be able to get a policy at all.
Mayor hopes latest St. Pete tower will help stabilize prices
City leaders and developers broke ground on another residential tower in downtown St. Petersburg on Tuesday.
City leaders and developers broke ground on another residential tower in downtown St. Petersburg on Tuesday.
Frantic markets, costly materials put home buying and building out of reach for many
It’s a tight market for anyone trying to buy a house in the Tampa Bay area. Realtors say newly-listed houses are sometimes snatched up in one day. Buyers pay more attention to cash offers first, making it even more difficult for first-time homebuyers.
It’s a tight market for anyone trying to buy a house in the Tampa Bay area. Realtors say newly-listed houses are sometimes snatched up in one day. Buyers pay more attention to cash offers first, making it even more difficult for first-time homebuyers.
Upcoming Netflix show brings 'Selling Sunset' format to Ybor City
Show and tell is the name of the game for real estate agents like Ali St. Cyr. That's why she was thrilled to hear Netflix has ordered a still-unnamed reality show featuring Ybor City realtor Sharelle Rosado and her team of eager agents.
Show and tell is the name of the game for real estate agents like Ali St. Cyr. That's why she was thrilled to hear Netflix has ordered a still-unnamed reality show featuring Ybor City realtor Sharelle Rosado and her team of eager agents.
Commercial real estate trends turn as workers return to offices one year into pandemic
Experts say trends in commercial real estate are giving a clue to the future of office spaces. Brokers and economists say they are seeing the pandemic’s impact on the return to work.
Experts say trends in commercial real estate are giving a clue to the future of office spaces. Brokers and economists say they are seeing the pandemic’s impact on the return to work.
Rare undeveloped piece of Pinellas County could become nature preserve
In life, Gladys Douglas Hackworth turned down offers in the millions. But because she did not put her wishes in writing, the lawyer for her estate was forced to accept a $13-million offer from a developer last August.
In life, Gladys Douglas Hackworth turned down offers in the millions. But because she did not put her wishes in writing, the lawyer for her estate was forced to accept a $13-million offer from a developer last August.
Tampa rental rates soar as prices across the country slide during pandemic
Studio apartment prices in Hillsborough County are up more than 28 percent -- to $1,245 -- compared to the same point in 2019. Pinellas County, meanwhile, has seen the fourth-biggest spike in one-bedroom rental prices: Up 11 percent, to nearly $1,300 a month.
Studio apartment prices in Hillsborough County are up more than 28 percent -- to $1,245 -- compared to the same point in 2019. Pinellas County, meanwhile, has seen the fourth-biggest spike in one-bedroom rental prices: Up 11 percent, to nearly $1,300 a month.
Derek Jeter's Tampa mansion, currently rented by Tom Brady, goes on the market for $29-million
The home of Yankees Hall of Famer and Miami Marlins executive Derek Jeter is on the market and it’s the most expensive listing in Tampa Bay -- at $29 million.
The home of Yankees Hall of Famer and Miami Marlins executive Derek Jeter is on the market and it’s the most expensive listing in Tampa Bay -- at $29 million.
Companies dump office space as work-from-home becomes more common
COVID-19 has brought us many new normals: Facemasks, a never-ending shortage of Clorox wipes, and perhaps the biggest change for many -- working remotely.
COVID-19 has brought us many new normals: Facemasks, a never-ending shortage of Clorox wipes, and perhaps the biggest change for many -- working remotely.
Struggling businesses push commercial real estate into the red
Nearly one in four hotel owners have fallen behind on paying their debts since COVID-19 reached pandemic levels. Now, commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling the pinch, according to industry leaders.
Nearly one in four hotel owners have fallen behind on paying their debts since COVID-19 reached pandemic levels. Now, commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling the pinch, according to industry leaders.
Detectives: Fraudster used fake ID to sell home belonging to part-time Florida resident
A for sale sign lured potential buyers to a home listed for just over $97,000 in Sarasota County, but detectives say the seller, Vernon Lavoie is a con-artist.
A for sale sign lured potential buyers to a home listed for just over $97,000 in Sarasota County, but detectives say the seller, Vernon Lavoie is a con-artist.
'Edward Scissorhands' home in Lutz goes up for sale
Perfectly placed on a corner lot in the Carpenters Run neighborhood, the home's large backyard, two-car garage, and huge walk-in shower make this 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,432-square-foot home a steal at $224,000 -- especially considering it's the home where a cult classic was filmed.
Perfectly placed on a corner lot in the Carpenters Run neighborhood, the home's large backyard, two-car garage, and huge walk-in shower make this 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,432-square-foot home a steal at $224,000 -- especially considering it's the home where a cult classic was filmed.
US new home sales jump 13.8% in June
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
US existing home sales plunge 17.8% in April
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch
The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.
The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.
Hillsborough County issues fines for nightly Airbnb rentals
As Hillsborough County commissioners try to decide how to enforce a little-known law governing short-term rental properties, a farm owner in Thonotosassa faces thousands of dollars in fines for his.
As Hillsborough County commissioners try to decide how to enforce a little-known law governing short-term rental properties, a farm owner in Thonotosassa faces thousands of dollars in fines for his.