Tampa named among best places to buy a starter home: Here’s why
If you’re looking to buy a starter home, you may not have to leave the Bay Area. Tampa has been named among the best U.S. cities to purchase a starter home by Construction Coverage.
If you’re looking to buy a starter home, you may not have to leave the Bay Area. Tampa has been named among the best U.S. cities to purchase a starter home by Construction Coverage.
Sarasota to consider building affordable housing for city workers
Right across from Sarasota City Hall, City Manager Marlon Brown has a vision for the community. He hopes to build two towers, with space for 192 units to house 400 people.
Right across from Sarasota City Hall, City Manager Marlon Brown has a vision for the community. He hopes to build two towers, with space for 192 units to house 400 people.
Here’s how much you need to make to buy a ‘typical’ home in Florida
If you’re in the market for a new home in Florida, you’ll need to make six figures, according to a new study.
If you’re in the market for a new home in Florida, you’ll need to make six figures, according to a new study.
Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
Forward Pinellas helps track affordable housing in Florida
It’s one of the biggest investments in making housing more affordable for Floridians that state leaders have made. Now, a local group in Pinellas County is helping local leaders check if it’s working.
It’s one of the biggest investments in making housing more affordable for Floridians that state leaders have made. Now, a local group in Pinellas County is helping local leaders check if it’s working.
Riverview residents raise concern over rent increases from new ownership of mobile home park
Rent prices are climbing across the board, but some seniors in Riverview say theirs is climbing higher than normal.
Rent prices are climbing across the board, but some seniors in Riverview say theirs is climbing higher than normal.
Florida condo listings soar as sales sink amid high insurance rates, HOA fees
Florida condo owners are stuck in a rut as prices drop and mounting insurance rates and condo fees are scaring away buyers. It’s led to more condos sitting on the market for longer than single-family homes according to realtors in the Bay Area.
Florida condo owners are stuck in a rut as prices drop and mounting insurance rates and condo fees are scaring away buyers. It’s led to more condos sitting on the market for longer than single-family homes according to realtors in the Bay Area.
Four families receive keys to their new Habitat for Humanity home in Bradenton
Habitat for Humanity bought a plot of land along 32nd Avenue East in Bradenton to create its own neighborhood full of affordable homes.
Habitat for Humanity bought a plot of land along 32nd Avenue East in Bradenton to create its own neighborhood full of affordable homes.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
Rent prices are changing thanks to 'apartment-building boom' – what renters should expect
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Tampa breaks ground on new affordable housing towers in the West River development
Tampa city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday to kick off construction of two new residential towers with affordable housing units as part of the West River redevelopment.
Tampa city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday to kick off construction of two new residential towers with affordable housing units as part of the West River redevelopment.
Negotiating rent costs in Tampa Bay Area
For renters, a good deal can be hard to find in Florida and the Tampa Bay Area.
For renters, a good deal can be hard to find in Florida and the Tampa Bay Area.
New Winter Haven affordable housing units to help those facing difficult life challenges
A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but the project isn't just about building more homes.
A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but the project isn't just about building more homes.
Households spending more on housing, transportation in Tampa Bay Area: Report
The Tampa Bay Area has really grown exponentially since the pandemic, and a new report shows that it is costly as households spend more of their income on housing and transportation.
The Tampa Bay Area has really grown exponentially since the pandemic, and a new report shows that it is costly as households spend more of their income on housing and transportation.
Tampa community remembers 110 homeless people who died last year
Last year, more than 100 unhoused people died on the streets of Tampa and a local church is bringing attention to the growing issue by honoring each life lost.
Last year, more than 100 unhoused people died on the streets of Tampa and a local church is bringing attention to the growing issue by honoring each life lost.
Old Budget Inn in Manatee County to be transformed into affordable housing for those with disabilities
At the corner of U.S. 41 and Braden Avenue, the Budget Inn of Sarasota sits decaying – a former shell of itself.
At the corner of U.S. 41 and Braden Avenue, the Budget Inn of Sarasota sits decaying – a former shell of itself.
Florida considering bill that would prevent homeless people from sleeping on public property
The Florida Legislature is considering a crack-down on people who are homeless.
The Florida Legislature is considering a crack-down on people who are homeless.
Florida vacation rental regulations may change under proposed bill
The saying "we live where the vacation" is coming into focus this month as lawmakers look to regulate thousands of rental properties across Florida.
The saying "we live where the vacation" is coming into focus this month as lawmakers look to regulate thousands of rental properties across Florida.
Former Buccaneer Rondé Barber, Bay Area CEO's help build home for Pinellas County school bus driver
On Friday, 63 prominent business executives from across the Bay Area will put conference calls on hold. Instead, they'll put on hard hats and tool belts to help provide a safe and affordable home for Tangela Butler, a Pinellas County school bus driver, and her twin sons.
On Friday, 63 prominent business executives from across the Bay Area will put conference calls on hold. Instead, they'll put on hard hats and tool belts to help provide a safe and affordable home for Tangela Butler, a Pinellas County school bus driver, and her twin sons.