St. Pete non-profit, local churches create housing for foster youth aging out of system
Now, a new initiative in St. Petersburg is turning empty church parking lots into a lifeline for those who age out of the foster care system.
Now, a new initiative in St. Petersburg is turning empty church parking lots into a lifeline for those who age out of the foster care system.
Affordable housing community opens in Tampa's West River neighborhood
Tampa city leaders marked a major milestone in the city’s affordable housing efforts with a ribbon-cutting celebration for Canopy at West River, a new multiphase housing community in West Tampa.
Tampa city leaders marked a major milestone in the city’s affordable housing efforts with a ribbon-cutting celebration for Canopy at West River, a new multiphase housing community in West Tampa.
Zillow: US rent growth slows as affordability improves
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
Florida housing relief: Bill aimed at cutting closing costs for families clears first hurdle
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
Florida first-time homebuyers: New bill would require employers to assist with down payments, closing costs
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
Florida ‘Granny Flat’ bill could expand backyard housing in Tampa Bay area
A Florida Senate bill unanimously approved last week would require cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods, potentially expanding backyard housing throughout the Tampa Bay area.
A Florida Senate bill unanimously approved last week would require cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods, potentially expanding backyard housing throughout the Tampa Bay area.
St. Pete breaks ground on largest affordable housing project at former Tibbetts Lumber site
St. Petersburg leaders broke ground on the 264-unit affordable and workforce housing development in the city on Wednesday.
St. Petersburg leaders broke ground on the 264-unit affordable and workforce housing development in the city on Wednesday.
Executive order on buying single-family homes sparks stand off between Washington, real estate industry
A new front has opened in the fight for the American Dream as corporate investors continue to snap up single-family homes across the country. A new executive order aims to rein in the practice, sparking a fierce standoff between Washington and the real estate industry.
A new front has opened in the fight for the American Dream as corporate investors continue to snap up single-family homes across the country. A new executive order aims to rein in the practice, sparking a fierce standoff between Washington and the real estate industry.
Tenants at struggling 'The Morgan' apartments asking city to step in as complex faces foreclosure
Jennifer Bishop has lived at The Morgan apartments for a decade. She told city leaders the past few years have been especially difficult, marked by maintenance problems and neighbors moving out.
Jennifer Bishop has lived at The Morgan apartments for a decade. She told city leaders the past few years have been especially difficult, marked by maintenance problems and neighbors moving out.
Lakeland Habitat for Humanity launches 'legacy' home program for seniors to help prevent homelessness
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
Lakeland nonprofit launches 'legacy' housing program
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
St. Petersburg outlines who could qualify for disaster recovery aid, buyouts, as demand surges
St. Petersburg is preparing to roll out the second phase of its $160 million disaster recovery plan, aimed at helping storm-affected residents either rebuild or move out of harm’s way.
St. Petersburg is preparing to roll out the second phase of its $160 million disaster recovery plan, aimed at helping storm-affected residents either rebuild or move out of harm’s way.
Sarasota Station Apartments breaks ground as 20-year vision becomes reality
Rent has gone up and so have the prices of homes, so much so, that some are being priced out of Sarasota. Now, a new workforce housing complex is hoping to solve some of those problems.
Rent has gone up and so have the prices of homes, so much so, that some are being priced out of Sarasota. Now, a new workforce housing complex is hoping to solve some of those problems.
Bilt expands rewards program with new cards for renters, homeowners: What to know
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
Neighbors push back as century-old Mirasol redevelopment heads to Tampa City Council
A long-simmering dispute over the future of the Mirasol Apartments on Davis Islands could come to a head this week.
A long-simmering dispute over the future of the Mirasol Apartments on Davis Islands could come to a head this week.
Catholic Charities expanding mental health services at homeless shelters location in multiple counties
Catholic Charities is now expanding its mental health services, with plans to add a permanent mental health counselor to every shelter location in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Citrus counties.
Catholic Charities is now expanding its mental health services, with plans to add a permanent mental health counselor to every shelter location in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Citrus counties.
Pinellas leaders, developer opens affordable senior housing community in Largo: 'We celebrate stability'
There's a new affordable way for seniors to live. Heritage Oaks in Largo opened at the end of 2025 with 80 units, and on Thursday, crews celebrated with a ribbon-cutting.
There's a new affordable way for seniors to live. Heritage Oaks in Largo opened at the end of 2025 with 80 units, and on Thursday, crews celebrated with a ribbon-cutting.
Trump calls for ban on Wall Street buying single-family homes, citing affordability concerns
President Donald Trump said he wants to ban large, institutional investors from buying single-family homes, arguing corporations are pricing everyday buyers out of the housing market and forcing more families into renting.
President Donald Trump said he wants to ban large, institutional investors from buying single-family homes, arguing corporations are pricing everyday buyers out of the housing market and forcing more families into renting.
Movers and realtors say Florida ranked second in growth in 2025
More families are packing up and heading to Florida again, according to new data from U-Haul and backed up by movers and real estate professionals across the Tampa Bay area.
More families are packing up and heading to Florida again, according to new data from U-Haul and backed up by movers and real estate professionals across the Tampa Bay area.
Longtime realtor expecting Tampa Bay area's housing market to stabilize in 2026
Some realtors in the Tampa Bay area are forecasting a stabilization in the housing market in 2026.
Some realtors in the Tampa Bay area are forecasting a stabilization in the housing market in 2026.