Look inside: Temple Terrace home built in 1926 for sale

One of the first homes ever built in Temple Terrace is back on the market, with historians hopeful the next owners maintain the history ingrained in the house.

Florida bill aimed at giving some rights back to homeowners with HOAs on Gov. DeSantis' desk

Living in a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association comes with some perks but also some rules, and a new bill on Governor Ron DeSantis' desk aims to give back some of the rights homeowners give up in those communities.

Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states

An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.

Supreme Court to consider ban on homeless people sleeping outside

Some state courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless camps if there’s a lack of space at shelters.

Tampa named among best places to buy a starter home: Here’s why

If you’re looking to buy a starter home, you may not have to leave the Bay Area. Tampa has been named among the best U.S. cities to purchase a starter home by Construction Coverage.

Sarasota to consider building affordable housing for city workers

Right across from Sarasota City Hall, City Manager Marlon Brown has a vision for the community. He hopes to build two towers, with space for 192 units to house 400 people.

Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis

Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents. 

Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself

As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision. 

Forward Pinellas helps track affordable housing in Florida

It’s one of the biggest investments in making housing more affordable for Floridians that state leaders have made. Now, a local group in Pinellas County is helping local leaders check if it’s working.

Florida condo listings soar as sales sink amid high insurance rates, HOA fees

Florida condo owners are stuck in a rut as prices drop and mounting insurance rates and condo fees are scaring away buyers. It’s led to more condos sitting on the market for longer than single-family homes according to realtors in the Bay Area.

Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home

A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.

Rent prices are changing thanks to 'apartment-building boom' – what renters should expect

Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.

Tampa breaks ground on new affordable housing towers in the West River development

Tampa city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday to kick off construction of two new residential towers with affordable housing units as part of the West River redevelopment.

Negotiating rent costs in Tampa Bay Area

For renters, a good deal can be hard to find in Florida and the Tampa Bay Area.