Tampa Bay area families displaced by back-to-back hurricanes looking for resources
Families across the Tampa Bay area are feeling the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and many who cannot return home because of flooding or other damage are looking for housing assistance and resources.
Families across the Tampa Bay area are feeling the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and many who cannot return home because of flooding or other damage are looking for housing assistance and resources.
Here are the cities with the highest mortgage delinquency rates
Skyrocketing housing costs in the U.S. are making it difficult for some homeowners in certain areas to consistently cover their monthly mortgage payments, according to a recent report.
Skyrocketing housing costs in the U.S. are making it difficult for some homeowners in certain areas to consistently cover their monthly mortgage payments, according to a recent report.
More Floridians consider lifting homes after hurricane season
As thousands in the Tampa Bay area gut their homes and start fresh after this fall’s floodwaters, many are thinking: “How do I make sure this doesn’t happen again?" For some the answer is lifting their entire home.
As thousands in the Tampa Bay area gut their homes and start fresh after this fall’s floodwaters, many are thinking: “How do I make sure this doesn’t happen again?" For some the answer is lifting their entire home.
Several Pinellas mobile home parks destroyed in Hurricane Helene storm surge
Several mobile home parks around Pinellas County were destroyed by flooding from the storm surge during Hurricane Helene.
Several mobile home parks around Pinellas County were destroyed by flooding from the storm surge during Hurricane Helene.
Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
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.
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.
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.
Hillsborough County cuts affordable housing funding for 2nd straight year
The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners voted to keep some funding for affordable housing in the proposed FY 2025 budget.
The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners voted to keep some funding for affordable housing in the proposed FY 2025 budget.
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.
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.
Children's musician Raffi is selling his Canadian island home: Photos
Raffi is selling his Canadian island home with expansive ocean and mountain views for nearly $2 million.
Raffi is selling his Canadian island home with expansive ocean and mountain views for nearly $2 million.
Hillsborough County affordable housing funding on chopping block again, sparking debate
Hillsborough County’s housing crisis took center stage Thursday as residents voiced their concerns at the county commissioner’s budget hearing meeting.
Hillsborough County’s housing crisis took center stage Thursday as residents voiced their concerns at the county commissioner’s budget hearing meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Corporate investors may become your landlord as they buy more Florida real estate
As more people move to Florida, we know rent prices are going up, but there’s another interesting trend happening in the real estate market.
As more people move to Florida, we know rent prices are going up, but there’s another interesting trend happening in the real estate market.
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.
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.
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.
Former St. Petersburg hospital being transformed into affordable housing for seniors
After sitting vacant for close to a decade, city and county leaders broke ground on the Edward White Hospital’s next chapter in St. Petersburg Tuesday.
After sitting vacant for close to a decade, city and county leaders broke ground on the Edward White Hospital’s next chapter in St. Petersburg Tuesday.
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.
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.