Pinellas County man becomes pro at helping others harden their homes ahead of big storms

Jeff Fuller has figured out a way to seal his waterfront home up tight, staying dry through feet of flooding last year. Now, he travels to neighborhoods across the Tampa Bay area helping people make quick fixes to harden their homes before big storms. 

What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop

The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.

Gov. DeSantis steps up push for special session on Florida condo crisis

For the second time in a week, Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable in Pinellas Park to pressure the Florida Legislature to hold a special session to help condo owners who are facing rising assessment fees.

Rental scammers re-posting listings for cheaper prices, stealing thousands

As families continue to struggle to make ends meet and find affordable places to live, crooks are using that to their advantage by making a rental listing that's too good to be true.

Nearly a third of homeowners say they are ‘house poor’ in new survey

The financial strain of having a house has led some homeowners to sacrifice paying for other critical expenses, a recent survey finds.

Bay Area landlords hope to create better tenant relationships as demand skyrockets

As more people move to the Sunshine State, rent prices have gone up significantly, but the high demand for rental homes is also putting an added strain on landlord-tenant relationships. 

Gov. DeSantis urges condo bill fixes in Miami roundtable

Condo owners are up against a big deadline at the end of this year. A law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in hopes of avoiding another disaster like the Surfside condo collapse in 2021 has led to unintended consequences.

More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds

A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.

Senior roommate search? Retirees priced out of Florida working to connect with fellow seniors

As more people come to Florida, housing prices are going up and people are being priced out of the sunshine state. It’s especially hard for seniors, who feel like their retirement dreams are being put on hold. 

St. Pete council urges tenants' rights in city deals after state stripped protections

A year after a controversial bill stripped cities of their own protections for renters, the City of St. Petersburg is finding a way to bring some of them back.

Hillsborough County turning to 3D printers for affordable housing

With a shortage of affordable housing, Hillsborough County is turning to robots to help. They're helping to fund the construction of new units with the aid of a 3D printer.