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.
480-square-foot home listed at $849,000 in Oakland Hills
Listed at $849,000, this 0 bed/1 bath home in the Oakland Hills hit the market in early October.
Listed at $849,000, this 0 bed/1 bath home in the Oakland Hills hit the market in early October.
Tampa leaders look into allowing more Accessory Dwelling Units to combat affordable housing shortage
The City of Tampa is looking at allowing more Accessory Dwelling Units to help ease the shortage of affordable housing. The idea could be moving across the Tampa Bay area.
The City of Tampa is looking at allowing more Accessory Dwelling Units to help ease the shortage of affordable housing. The idea could be moving across the Tampa Bay area.
These housing markets are seeing the largest drop in prices since the pandemic peak
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
'This is our forever home': Pinellas County school bus driver receives keys to new home
The Taylor family was provided with $10,000 worth of home furnishing as well as a food, cleaning supplies and other essentials from the Warrick Dunn Charities and The Milkey Family Foundation. The family also received a $5,000 check for down-payment assistance.
The Taylor family was provided with $10,000 worth of home furnishing as well as a food, cleaning supplies and other essentials from the Warrick Dunn Charities and The Milkey Family Foundation. The family also received a $5,000 check for down-payment assistance.
Hurricane Ian insured losses could total $40 billion, adding pressure to Florida's property insurance market
A financial ratings agency said Thursday that an initial analysis indicates insured losses from Hurricane Ian could range from $25 billion to $40 billion, putting additional pressure on Florida’s troubled property-insurance market.
A financial ratings agency said Thursday that an initial analysis indicates insured losses from Hurricane Ian could range from $25 billion to $40 billion, putting additional pressure on Florida’s troubled property-insurance market.
$19.5 million Salvation Army expansion to help with ‘tsunami of need’ in Polk County
The Salvation Army in Polk County is expanding to help meet a growing need.
The Salvation Army in Polk County is expanding to help meet a growing need.
Redfin predicts sharpest turn in housing market since 2008 crash
After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down.
After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down.
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.
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.
Gold Star family one of over 100 military, first responder families moving into new Land O' Lakes community
The Tunnel To Towers Foundation is building homes for more than 100 military and first responder families in a newly developed Land O' Lakes community, "Let Us Do Good Village."
The Tunnel To Towers Foundation is building homes for more than 100 military and first responder families in a newly developed Land O' Lakes community, "Let Us Do Good Village."
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'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.
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.
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.