St. Pete church affordable housing plan faces pushback from nearby neighbors
A plan submitted by a St. Pete church to build affordable housing units on its vacant piece of property isn’t sitting well with its neighbors.
A plan submitted by a St. Pete church to build affordable housing units on its vacant piece of property isn’t sitting well with its neighbors.
Pinellas leaders, businesses, developers form county-wide compact focused on affordable housing
It’s no secret that there’s a critical shortage of affordable housing across the Tampa Bay area. In Pinellas County, leaders are forming a county-wide compact linking communities, businesses, developers and agencies to create more affordable housing.
It’s no secret that there’s a critical shortage of affordable housing across the Tampa Bay area. In Pinellas County, leaders are forming a county-wide compact linking communities, businesses, developers and agencies to create more affordable housing.
Many people moving to Florida set their sights on North Port
While people continue to move to Florida, many have their sights set on North Port in Sarasota County. It has moving companies juggling more calls and moves from all over.
While people continue to move to Florida, many have their sights set on North Port in Sarasota County. It has moving companies juggling more calls and moves from all over.
America is more rent-burdened than ever: These cities take the biggest chunk of your budget
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
New study: Renting a home is more affordable than buying one in 2023
A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.
A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.
Habitat for Humanity building homes for new Manatee County community
A plot of land in Manatee County is a symbol of hope for 16 families. Ground was broken on the site where their future homes will be built.
A plot of land in Manatee County is a symbol of hope for 16 families. Ground was broken on the site where their future homes will be built.
Keystone, Odessa residents fight back against planned housing development
People are moving to Florida in record numbers. According to the US Census Bureau, Florida is the fastest growing state in the nation.
People are moving to Florida in record numbers. According to the US Census Bureau, Florida is the fastest growing state in the nation.
Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater mayors discuss affordable housing, Rays stadium plans in 'State of the Bay'
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.
Homeowners may not see immediate relief with property insurance, experts say
Florida is about a week into a new landscape for property insurance reform to stabilize the insurance market, but experts said there's still work ahead for homeowners to get relief.
Florida is about a week into a new landscape for property insurance reform to stabilize the insurance market, but experts said there's still work ahead for homeowners to get relief.
Housing advocates see high influx of homelessness in 2022 as rents increased
As communities remember those who died while homeless on National Homeless Persons Memorial Day Wednesday, housing advocates said the need grew in a way they haven’t seen before.
As communities remember those who died while homeless on National Homeless Persons Memorial Day Wednesday, housing advocates said the need grew in a way they haven’t seen before.
3D-printed homes now on sale in Arizona; builders say it's affordable and sustainable
The homes, which were printed in Casa Grande, range from 1,400 to 1,900 square feet, and the home's builder say they are built to withstand Arizona's extreme heat even better than a traditional home.
The homes, which were printed in Casa Grande, range from 1,400 to 1,900 square feet, and the home's builder say they are built to withstand Arizona's extreme heat even better than a traditional home.
Advocates pushed for more affordable housing this year as Tampa Bay area saw record rent, home prices
It's been a wild year for the Tampa Bay area housing market in 2022, and housing advocates said there’s been success and challenges still to overcome heading into the new year.
It's been a wild year for the Tampa Bay area housing market in 2022, and housing advocates said there’s been success and challenges still to overcome heading into the new year.
Florida legislature to tackle property insurance crisis in special session
Lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee to take on an old problem: homeowner's insurance. The special session is set to begin on Monday.
Lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee to take on an old problem: homeowner's insurance. The special session is set to begin on Monday.
This is how many hours you need to work to afford rent in Tampa
Soaring rent prices are causing renters to have to work more hours than ever, according to a new study released by the real estate website, Zillow.
Soaring rent prices are causing renters to have to work more hours than ever, according to a new study released by the real estate website, Zillow.
Warrick Dunn's 25th year helping deserving families achieve home ownership ahead of the holidays
Warrick Dunn, a former Bucs players, presented the homes on Emma Street in East Tampa to qualifying families. The houses awarded to the families were part of Mayor Jane Castor's Infill program that acquires distressed properties and turns them into affordable homes.
Warrick Dunn, a former Bucs players, presented the homes on Emma Street in East Tampa to qualifying families. The houses awarded to the families were part of Mayor Jane Castor's Infill program that acquires distressed properties and turns them into affordable homes.
Economists monitor for troubles with homeowners, foreclosures as pandemic-era help expires
Interest rates are still high as Americans deal with crushing inflation and a cooling housing market. Economists are watching for trouble with homeowners and foreclosures as pandemic-era help expires.
Interest rates are still high as Americans deal with crushing inflation and a cooling housing market. Economists are watching for trouble with homeowners and foreclosures as pandemic-era help expires.
Disney announces developer for affordable housing project in Central Florida
The initiative was launched to help offer a solution to Florida's affordable housing crisis.
The initiative was launched to help offer a solution to Florida's affordable housing crisis.
Hillsborough commissioners agree to provide affordable housing option in Riverview
Hillsborough County commissioners agreed to provide at least one more option – a housing complex at Gibsonton and Mathog roads in Riverview. It will have 116 units reserved for those making under $50,000 or 80% of the county's median income of about $61,000.
Hillsborough County commissioners agreed to provide at least one more option – a housing complex at Gibsonton and Mathog roads in Riverview. It will have 116 units reserved for those making under $50,000 or 80% of the county's median income of about $61,000.
St. Pete to require landlords to give tenants notice in order to raise rent
There’s some good news for renters in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg City Council approved an ordinance Thursday that requires landlords to tell tenants in advance if they plan to raise the rent.
There’s some good news for renters in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg City Council approved an ordinance Thursday that requires landlords to tell tenants in advance if they plan to raise the rent.
Pinellas County school leaders seek bids to develop historic Tomlinson building into staff housing
The historic Tomlinson Building in St. Petersburg's Mirror Lake district currently serves as a storage facility. Previously, it was an adult education center and now, Pinellas County school officials want to turn it into staff housing.
The historic Tomlinson Building in St. Petersburg's Mirror Lake district currently serves as a storage facility. Previously, it was an adult education center and now, Pinellas County school officials want to turn it into staff housing.