Davis Islands home once owned by Derek Jeter, rented by Tom Brady could be demolished

It was once owned by baseball legend Derek Jeter and once rented by famed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Now one of the most expensive houses in Tampa could be demolished.

Florida's Largest Home Show helps potential home-sellers stand out in competitive market

Florida's Largest Home Show wrapped up Monday following a weekend in which dozens of vendors packed into the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The event was also a chance for potential home-sellers to figure out how to make their properties stand out in an increasingly competitive market.

Florida eyes shift on property insurer ratings over threats of downgrades

Angry at a ratings agency that raised the possibility of downgrading 17 Florida property insurers, state leaders could be poised to look for an alternative.

Is Tampa Bay’s housing market cooling off? Real estate experts say it is

The housing market is starting to level off despite high demand and record prices in Tampa Bay, according to real estate experts -- but it's still competitve.

Valrico family fighting for dream home — allegedly owned by a 'Mr. Lucky' — after falling for rental scam

The Gonzalez family thought they found the perfect house in Valrico to rent for their family of six while scrolling through Facebook marketplace -- owned by a man named, Mr. Lucky. It turned out to be a scam and now they are being told to move out.

Valrico family receives brand-new home from local non-profit, Hillsborough County

A Valrico family was given a brand-new home thanks to a collaborative effort from local non-profit Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County. 

Another Florida property insurer filed plans to withdraw from state

One of Florida's largest home insurance companies – based in St. Petersburg – announced plans to leave the state, meaning more Floridians will be forced to find new coverage.

Developers look to Seminole, Tampa Heights for multi-family housing

In the grips of a housing shortage, developers are eying areas of Seminole Heights and Tampa Heights as prime locations for multi-family housing.

St. Pete 'sleep-in' demonstrators bring sleeping bags, tents to City Hall to protest rising rent

A group of St. Pete protesters is pushing for City Council to place a rent control measure on the November ballot. Overnight, they organized a "sleep-in" protest, but law enforcement said they must remove their tents by 7 a.m.

This is the salary you need to afford a home in Florida

It's no surprise that it's pricey to live in paradise. With Florida's home prices skyrocketing over the past two years, many have been priced out of the market. A new study shows the salary you'd need to afford a home in the biggest cities in the Sunshine State.

Tampa pledges millions to tackle housing crisis

It’s simple economics: when demand outstrips supply, costs go up, and in the case of Tampa‘s housing market, costs are soaring. 

Tampa City Council votes down limit on rent increase

One week after voting in favor of an ordinance that would have given voters the ability to declare a housing emergency and set limits on the amount by which landlords could increase rent, Tampa City Councilors voted the ordinance down by a 4-2 vote.

St. Pete residents sleep outside City Hall to demand rent control on November ballot

St. Petersburg residents want to see rent control on the November ballot, and they let the city council know just how important this issue is to the community by staging a sleep-in outside of City Hall.

Hillsborough approves tenants Bill of Rights to help with skyrocketing rents

Hillsborough Commissioners voted Wednesday to require landlords to give 60 days’ notice if rent is going up by more than 5%. If property management violates these new rules they can get slapped with a $500 fine per unit.

This is how many hours per week you need to work to afford rent in Florida

In Florida, a resident making minimum wage needs to work a whopping 106 hours per week, or 2.6 full-time jobs, in order to afford a 2-bedroom rental home or apartment.

How can renters be protected? Hillsborough, Pinellas take a closer look at tenants' rights

Rent prices have been soaring, and commissioners in both Hillsborough County and Pinellas County are strengthening their ordinances to make sure landlords are playing by the rules and tenants are protected.