Renters see $2,300 in savings as rent growth cools to 2020 levels

A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.

Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed

A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.

US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers

U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.

Sarasota youth shelter project raises nearly $10M to help homeless children

What started as a vision is rapidly becoming a reality on Sawyer Road. Safe Children Coalition has officially surpassed its $9.5 million fundraising goal, for a state-of-the-art facility designed to help Sarasota’s most vulnerable youth. 

Tampa rent finally drops, but locals still pay 35% more than before the pandemic

Renters across the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area are finally seeing some relief, but it’s limited. A new report from Realtor.com shows the median asking rent fell to $1,675 in February. That’s down 3.7% compared to the same time last year.

Tampa Bay area homeowners receive liens after roofing contractor does not pay supplier

Several Tampa Bay area homeowners are dealing with unexpected property liens after hiring Valor Home Services for roof replacements. Despite customers paying the roofing company, the contractor did not pay its supplier for the materials used on the jobs.

Wondering what’s planned for area near Tampa’s old Army-Navy store? Here’s what’s proposed

The City of Tampa has officially selected a proposal by PMG Affordable to redevelop four properties on the northern edge of downtown, including the site of the old Army-Navy Surplus Market store and the Royal parking lot. 

Local painters help Valrico nonprofit working to open its first transitional home for young women

The nonprofit, Forgotten Angels, is working to open its first transitional home in Valrico dedicated entirely to young women aging out of foster care, at-risk, or facing homelessness.

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.

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.