St. Pete homeowners could rent space on property to help solve affordable housing crisis
St. Petersburg homeowners could soon be able to rent out space on their own property to help solve the affordable housing crisis.
St. Petersburg homeowners could soon be able to rent out space on their own property to help solve the affordable housing crisis.
'Part of the puzzle': Tampa City Council approves new steps to help solve housing crisis
Calls for solutions to fix Tampa’s housing crisis inched forward Thursday after the city council approved steps toward a tenants' advocacy office and looking into a landlord ordinance.
Calls for solutions to fix Tampa’s housing crisis inched forward Thursday after the city council approved steps toward a tenants' advocacy office and looking into a landlord ordinance.
Despite past opposition, Straz Center to welcome 31-story downtown tower with open arms
After ten years, officials finally broke ground on a 31-story residential tower in Tampa on Thursday.
After ten years, officials finally broke ground on a 31-story residential tower in Tampa on Thursday.
New Florida program gives critical workers down payment assistance, lower mortgage rates on first homes
Public servants and critical workers across Florida now have more resources to buy their first home thanks to a new program announced by Governor Ron DeSantis Monday.
Public servants and critical workers across Florida now have more resources to buy their first home thanks to a new program announced by Governor Ron DeSantis Monday.
Tampa council to hold final vote on ordinance requiring landlords to provide more notice on rent increase
Renters and affordable housing advocates in Tampa will be watching Thursday morning as Tampa city council members take a vote on a proposal that would give people more time to keep a roof over their heads.
Renters and affordable housing advocates in Tampa will be watching Thursday morning as Tampa city council members take a vote on a proposal that would give people more time to keep a roof over their heads.
Hillsborough County's first man-made lagoon opens in Wimauma
Residents in a Wimauma community can now enjoy the newly opened MetroLagoon. It's the first lagoon community in Hillsborough County, but not the first in Florida.
Residents in a Wimauma community can now enjoy the newly opened MetroLagoon. It's the first lagoon community in Hillsborough County, but not the first in Florida.
Harbour Island residents line up to put down hotel proposal
The developer who proposed a 12-story hotel on downtown Tampa's Harbour Island has been denied after Thursday's city council meeting.
The developer who proposed a 12-story hotel on downtown Tampa's Harbour Island has been denied after Thursday's city council meeting.
Here are the top 25 most overvalued housing markets in the US
Homes in 97% of cities in America are overvalued, according to Moody’s Analytics, with the most overvalued markets seeing homes priced at 50% to 70% more than they’re worth. But how long will this last?
Homes in 97% of cities in America are overvalued, according to Moody’s Analytics, with the most overvalued markets seeing homes priced at 50% to 70% more than they’re worth. But how long will this last?
Utah family surprised by responses from Bay Area homeowners to postcard asking to buy a house
A family in Salt Lake City decided to make a personal appeal to thousands of homeowners in the Tampa Bay Area, sending a postcard with their photo, saying “We’re looking for a home in your neighborhood.” They were pleasantly surprised that "everyone was kind."
A family in Salt Lake City decided to make a personal appeal to thousands of homeowners in the Tampa Bay Area, sending a postcard with their photo, saying “We’re looking for a home in your neighborhood.” They were pleasantly surprised that "everyone was kind."
Tampa city council moves forward with rent control ordinance as prices skyrocket
Tampa City Council took a potential step Thursday toward bringing relief to renters throughout the city who are struggling to keep roofs over their heads.
Tampa City Council took a potential step Thursday toward bringing relief to renters throughout the city who are struggling to keep roofs over their heads.
Property insurance session in Florida legislature expected in late May
The state legislature is expected to address Florida's property insurance crisis in a special session next month.
The state legislature is expected to address Florida's property insurance crisis in a special session next month.
'Renters are being taken advantage of': Fried says state should investigate predatory landlords
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wants to make one thing clear: "Renters are being taken advantage of… Not just in Tampa, but statewide."
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wants to make one thing clear: "Renters are being taken advantage of… Not just in Tampa, but statewide."
St. Pete approves plan for new affordable, workforce housing complex as rents continue to rise
St. Petersburg city council approved a plan Thursday for a new affordable and workforce housing complex to help address the city’s housing crisis and rising rents.
St. Petersburg city council approved a plan Thursday for a new affordable and workforce housing complex to help address the city’s housing crisis and rising rents.
Miami-Dade mayor declares housing affordability crisis as rent jumps 30% since last year
Rents in Miami-Dade have jumped 30% in the past year. Meanwhile, rents in Fort Myers jumped more than 31%, they’re up 28% in Tampa and they rose more than 24% in Orlando.
Rents in Miami-Dade have jumped 30% in the past year. Meanwhile, rents in Fort Myers jumped more than 31%, they’re up 28% in Tampa and they rose more than 24% in Orlando.
Florida senator in St. Pete pushes for property insurance special session
Sen. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg has previously argued for taking aggressive action to deal with Florida’s property-insurance problems. He says he intends to pursue polling lawmakers about holding a special legislative session.
Sen. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg has previously argued for taking aggressive action to deal with Florida’s property-insurance problems. He says he intends to pursue polling lawmakers about holding a special legislative session.
Community meeting held on rising rents as prices continue to rise in Tampa Bay
Rising rents spurred a group meeting Wednesday in St. Petersburg to brainstorm next steps, just as new reports show how much home prices in Tampa Bay continue to rise.
Rising rents spurred a group meeting Wednesday in St. Petersburg to brainstorm next steps, just as new reports show how much home prices in Tampa Bay continue to rise.
Team behind Oxford Exchange to open new restaurant near Water Street's latest apartment building
A restaurant with a familiar vibe is coming to Water Street. The team behind Oxford Exchange decided to open "Predalina" on the bottom floor of Water Street apartment building "Cora."
A restaurant with a familiar vibe is coming to Water Street. The team behind Oxford Exchange decided to open "Predalina" on the bottom floor of Water Street apartment building "Cora."
Tampa takes number two spot in the nation for home price jumps
A Case-Shiller home price index shoed Tampa's year-over-year growth exceeded all 20 major cities analyzed except Phoenix for an annual home price increase of 30.8%.
A Case-Shiller home price index shoed Tampa's year-over-year growth exceeded all 20 major cities analyzed except Phoenix for an annual home price increase of 30.8%.
New rent-controlled apartments to tackle St. Pete affordable housing crisis
St. Petersburg families now have affordable rent-controlled apartments thanks to a partnership combating the areas affordable housing crisis.
St. Petersburg families now have affordable rent-controlled apartments thanks to a partnership combating the areas affordable housing crisis.
St. Petersburg renters say rental assistance programs aren't enough for current market
In St. Petersburg, rent is up by more than 25%. City officials say more developers are stepping up to build housing with reduced rents for the city's workforce, but renters say long-term solutions aren’t working for the immediate needs of residents.
In St. Petersburg, rent is up by more than 25%. City officials say more developers are stepping up to build housing with reduced rents for the city's workforce, but renters say long-term solutions aren’t working for the immediate needs of residents.