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.
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.
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.
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.
‘It’s out of control’: More than 100 marched from the park to the polls to draw attention to raising rents
Dozens of people took to the streets to sound the alarm over the housing crisis and call for changes.
Dozens of people took to the streets to sound the alarm over the housing crisis and call for changes.
Severe US housing downturn 'possible,' with prices falling 10%-15% over multi-year period, report says
In the case of “a more pronounced” U.S. housing downturn, Fitch analysts predicted that home prices could fall 10% to 15% in the next few years.
In the case of “a more pronounced” U.S. housing downturn, Fitch analysts predicted that home prices could fall 10% to 15% in the next few years.
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.
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 City Council votes down putting rent control ordinance on ballot
For the second time this year, St. Petersburg city councilors have voted down putting a rent control ordinance on the ballot.
For the second time this year, St. Petersburg city councilors have voted down putting a rent control ordinance on the ballot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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