Report shows rent prices leveling-off around Tampa Bay, but residents still struggle
There may be a glimmer of hope for Tampa-area renters who have been battered by some of the nation’s sharpest rent increases.
There may be a glimmer of hope for Tampa-area renters who have been battered by some of the nation’s sharpest rent increases.
Here are the 10 cheapest US cities for renters in 2022
Rents in many U.S. cities continue to remain high, particularly along the coasts. But renters in the heartland are enjoying more affordable prices, as well as some areas of the South.
Rents in many U.S. cities continue to remain high, particularly along the coasts. But renters in the heartland are enjoying more affordable prices, as well as some areas of the South.
Here are the 10 most expensive US cities for renters in 2022
The price of rent increased across the U.S. between 2021 and 2022, but many of the cities with the highest rent are in western or southern states, according to Rent.com.
The price of rent increased across the U.S. between 2021 and 2022, but many of the cities with the highest rent are in western or southern states, according to Rent.com.
Elder Index shows millions of American seniors can’t afford basic living costs
Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.
Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.
Demand for senior living homes surging amid hot housing market
More seniors are choosing senior living for a sense of community after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the hot housing market is helping them pay for it
More seniors are choosing senior living for a sense of community after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the hot housing market is helping them pay for it
Two hotels converted into affordable apartment complex in Clearwater
Pelican Lake Apartments is accepting applications from prospective tenants. Crews renovated the TownePlace Suites by Marriott and the Residence Inn by Marriott, combining the two hotels into the new complex on 49th Street North.
Pelican Lake Apartments is accepting applications from prospective tenants. Crews renovated the TownePlace Suites by Marriott and the Residence Inn by Marriott, combining the two hotels into the new complex on 49th Street North.
Certain California, Florida, Arizona housing markets most susceptible to downturn in a recession
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Tampa housing state of emergency will be on November ballots, city council decides
Tampa City Council has directed city attorneys to draft a document to declare a housing emergency in the city, but any help from a potential measure would not come before the November general election.
Tampa City Council has directed city attorneys to draft a document to declare a housing emergency in the city, but any help from a potential measure would not come before the November general election.
Habitat for Humanity continues growth of St. Pete's affordable housing options
St. Petersburg’s mayor has chosen Habitat for Humanity as the developer for two properties in the city to bring relief to the city’s housing crisis.
St. Petersburg’s mayor has chosen Habitat for Humanity as the developer for two properties in the city to bring relief to the city’s housing crisis.
St. Pete leaders allow secondary dwelling on properties to target current housing crisis
St. Petersburg residents can now build accessory dwelling units or garage apartments on their home’s property after city council officially approved the housing option Thursday.
St. Petersburg residents can now build accessory dwelling units or garage apartments on their home’s property after city council officially approved the housing option Thursday.
Homeless shelter in Pinellas County to transition to affordable housing after funding cut
Grace House in Clearwater is home to 80 of the 130 beds available for homeless families, but it's now being forced to close. The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County cut their funding, forcing the largest shelter in the county shut its doors.
Grace House in Clearwater is home to 80 of the 130 beds available for homeless families, but it's now being forced to close. The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County cut their funding, forcing the largest shelter in the county shut its doors.
Largest Pinellas County shelter for homeless families closes after funding was cut
The largest homeless shelter for families in Pinellas County is closing for good. It will eventually turn into an affordable housing option.
The largest homeless shelter for families in Pinellas County is closing for good. It will eventually turn into an affordable housing option.
Why is rent so high across the Bay Area?
Rent increases have become more common and bigger recently leaving many asking what's behind the skyrocketing prices.
Rent increases have become more common and bigger recently leaving many asking what's behind the skyrocketing prices.
City of St. Petersburg employees may receive monthly stipends to help pay rent
City of St. Petersburg employees who are required to live within city limits may be getting help paying the bills come this fall.
City of St. Petersburg employees who are required to live within city limits may be getting help paying the bills come this fall.
Catholic Charities, Hillsborough County turns Ruskin motel into apartments for low-income residents
Catholic Charities officially opened 13 units to low-income residents with the help of Hillsborough County funding. The nonprofit converted the former Carol Motel in Ruskin on U.S. Highway 41 into an apartment complex, using $500,000 from Catholic Charities and $1.5 million from Hillsborough County.
Catholic Charities officially opened 13 units to low-income residents with the help of Hillsborough County funding. The nonprofit converted the former Carol Motel in Ruskin on U.S. Highway 41 into an apartment complex, using $500,000 from Catholic Charities and $1.5 million from Hillsborough County.
Newest phase announced in Tampa's $200 million West River redevelopment
Nearly five years after Tampa began tearing down its notorious North Boulevard Homes Public Housing project, the city broke ground on the newest development in the West River area.
Nearly five years after Tampa began tearing down its notorious North Boulevard Homes Public Housing project, the city broke ground on the newest development in the West River area.
‘Is this a good time to buy?’ Prospective home buyers seek answers at Tampa housing seminar
People facing Tampa's housing crisis are getting much-needed help.
People facing Tampa's housing crisis are getting much-needed help.
Financial assistance helps qualifying Tampa buyers land their first home
According to Redfin, the median home price in Tampa has shot up to $400,000, a 21-percent increase over this time last year and a $120,000 jump from the average price in May 2020.
According to Redfin, the median home price in Tampa has shot up to $400,000, a 21-percent increase over this time last year and a $120,000 jump from the average price in May 2020.
New hotline offers Tampa renters, homeowners find rent, mortgage relief
Tampa renters and homeowners now have a new hotline for the latest housing information that can be used to call for help with rent relief or mortgage relief.
Tampa renters and homeowners now have a new hotline for the latest housing information that can be used to call for help with rent relief or mortgage relief.
This is what it looks like to own a brand-new, affordable home in Tampa
Over the last eight years, Chris Glass and his mother were forced to move at least three times due to rising rental costs. That's not an issue anymore. Monday, they claimed a brand-new home as their own.
Over the last eight years, Chris Glass and his mother were forced to move at least three times due to rising rental costs. That's not an issue anymore. Monday, they claimed a brand-new home as their own.