Corporate investors may become your landlord as they buy more Florida real estate
As more people move to Florida, we know rent prices are going up, but there’s another interesting trend happening in the real estate market.
As more people move to Florida, we know rent prices are going up, but there’s another interesting trend happening in the real estate market.
More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
Senior roommate search? Retirees priced out of Florida working to connect with fellow seniors
As more people come to Florida, housing prices are going up and people are being priced out of the sunshine state. It’s especially hard for seniors, who feel like their retirement dreams are being put on hold.
As more people come to Florida, housing prices are going up and people are being priced out of the sunshine state. It’s especially hard for seniors, who feel like their retirement dreams are being put on hold.
Former St. Petersburg hospital being transformed into affordable housing for seniors
After sitting vacant for close to a decade, city and county leaders broke ground on the Edward White Hospital’s next chapter in St. Petersburg Tuesday.
After sitting vacant for close to a decade, city and county leaders broke ground on the Edward White Hospital’s next chapter in St. Petersburg Tuesday.
St. Pete council urges tenants' rights in city deals after state stripped protections
A year after a controversial bill stripped cities of their own protections for renters, the City of St. Petersburg is finding a way to bring some of them back.
A year after a controversial bill stripped cities of their own protections for renters, the City of St. Petersburg is finding a way to bring some of them back.
Hillsborough County turning to 3D printers for affordable housing
With a shortage of affordable housing, Hillsborough County is turning to robots to help. They're helping to fund the construction of new units with the aid of a 3D printer.
With a shortage of affordable housing, Hillsborough County is turning to robots to help. They're helping to fund the construction of new units with the aid of a 3D printer.
'A labor of love': West Tampa cigar factory turned into housing for University of Tampa students
It's been a long time since cigars were rolled in the brown cigar factory on North Albany Avenue in West Tampa.
It's been a long time since cigars were rolled in the brown cigar factory on North Albany Avenue in West Tampa.
No plans for special session in Tallahassee to address Florida's 'condo crisis'
State leaders in Tallahassee are rejecting calls for a special session to address what critics call a crisis facing condo owners in Florida.
State leaders in Tallahassee are rejecting calls for a special session to address what critics call a crisis facing condo owners in Florida.
Cost of living in Tampa Bay Area may push working-class families and retirees out of Florida
Florida's population boom is feeding jobs, but it comes at a price. A UCF study projects our economy will keep growing. But wages have not kept up with the cost of living.
Florida's population boom is feeding jobs, but it comes at a price. A UCF study projects our economy will keep growing. But wages have not kept up with the cost of living.
As rental market cools, one-third of property managers offer things like free weeks of rent or parking
A new report from Zillow finds that property managers offered incentives on their rental properties in July as rent growth slowed.
A new report from Zillow finds that property managers offered incentives on their rental properties in July as rent growth slowed.
Dundee considering one-year moratorium on new development due to water shortage
A town in Polk County is running out of water and it may put a big 'stop' to new housing development.
A town in Polk County is running out of water and it may put a big 'stop' to new housing development.
Renters in St. Pete facing miserable conditions without air conditioning, not required in state
In the heat of the summer, some families are dealing with hotter temperatures inside their homes than outside.
In the heat of the summer, some families are dealing with hotter temperatures inside their homes than outside.
Hundreds of Tampa Bay area condo buildings face looming inspection deadline
The deadly Surfside Condo collapse in 2021 sparked statewide urgency to meet new safety requirements. But right now, hundreds of condo buildings in the Tampa Bay area are on a deadline.
The deadly Surfside Condo collapse in 2021 sparked statewide urgency to meet new safety requirements. But right now, hundreds of condo buildings in the Tampa Bay area are on a deadline.
Evictions are rising fastest in these 5 American cities
Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.
Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.
Florida dominates list of best cities for first-time homebuyers while California sinks to the bottom
While the sun shines for first-time homebuyers in Florida, the real estate market has lost its shine in the "Golden" State of California.
While the sun shines for first-time homebuyers in Florida, the real estate market has lost its shine in the "Golden" State of California.
Nearly 1 in 4 US sellers cut home prices as inventory grows, Zillow report says
A recent report finds that sellers are slashing home prices to appeal to buyers in the market for housing.
A recent report finds that sellers are slashing home prices to appeal to buyers in the market for housing.
Short-term rentals in St. Petersburg could face ‘super fines’ for violating ordinance
City leaders in St. Petersburg are considering cracking down on short-term rentals with “super fines,” saying some people aren’t following St. Pete’s rules when it comes to short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO.
City leaders in St. Petersburg are considering cracking down on short-term rentals with “super fines,” saying some people aren’t following St. Pete’s rules when it comes to short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO.
Pinellas County helping homeowners with critical repairs through state-funded program
Pinellas County is trying to help keep homeowners in their houses despite rising costs by expanding its state-funded home repair program.
Pinellas County is trying to help keep homeowners in their houses despite rising costs by expanding its state-funded home repair program.
Crews break ground on One Tampa high-rise, set to be city's tallest residential tower
Crews officially broke ground Thursday on One Tampa, the city's tallest residential tower.
Crews officially broke ground Thursday on One Tampa, the city's tallest residential tower.
Keystone 'Live Local' affordable housing project shot down by Hillsborough County leaders
Plans for a four-story affordable housing apartment building with more than 330 units at Van Dyke and Tobacco Road in Keystone have been shot down after community outrage led to an about-face from Hillsborough County commissioners.
Plans for a four-story affordable housing apartment building with more than 330 units at Van Dyke and Tobacco Road in Keystone have been shot down after community outrage led to an about-face from Hillsborough County commissioners.