The four US cities facing the biggest housing shortages

The four US cities facing the biggest housing shortages

Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a chronic shortage of available houses, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to new Bank of America research. 

Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a chronic shortage of available houses, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to new Bank of America research. 

'The Brady Bunch' home hits the market for $5.5M

'The Brady Bunch' home hits the market for $5.5M

In 2018, HGTV purchased the home for $3.5 million. With the help of the actors who played the Brady kids on the hit show, they were able to turn the inside of the home into an exact replica of the television set.

In 2018, HGTV purchased the home for $3.5 million. With the help of the actors who played the Brady kids on the hit show, they were able to turn the inside of the home into an exact replica of the television set.

Lake Wales joins statewide effort aimed at conserving water

Lake Wales joins statewide effort aimed at conserving water

The city joined a statewide effort called Florida Water Star, which requires developers to install low flow faucets, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers in new homes and commercial buildings.

The city joined a statewide effort called Florida Water Star, which requires developers to install low flow faucets, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers in new homes and commercial buildings.

Lake Wales green lights dozens of new subdivisions that could boost the population

Lake Wales green lights dozens of new subdivisions that could boost the population

Lakes Wales may not be a small town much longer, because the city has given the green light to dozens of new subdivisions, which will double the population. 

Lakes Wales may not be a small town much longer, because the city has given the green light to dozens of new subdivisions, which will double the population. 

Unique Safety Harbor home 'Whimzeyland' offers creative inspiration

Unique Safety Harbor home 'Whimzeyland' offers creative inspiration

It's a new year, and with that, people are always looking for new, creative inspirations. A unique home in Safety Harbor is providing just that.  

It's a new year, and with that, people are always looking for new, creative inspirations. A unique home in Safety Harbor is providing just that.  

Tampa ranks 2nd in US for highest home price increases since last year

Tampa ranks 2nd in US for highest home price increases since last year

Tampa ranked second behind Miami for US metropolitan areas that saw the highest home price increases year-over-year, according to new data from Standard & Poor. The data from October 2021 to October 2022 showed home prices in Tampa went up by 20.5%.

Tampa ranked second behind Miami for US metropolitan areas that saw the highest home price increases year-over-year, according to new data from Standard & Poor. The data from October 2021 to October 2022 showed home prices in Tampa went up by 20.5%.

3D-printed home to be built in South Tampa

3D-printed home to be built in South Tampa

A home on South Shamrock Road by MacDill Air Force Base will soon get torn down. It will then be replaced by Tampa's first 3D-printed home. 

A home on South Shamrock Road by MacDill Air Force Base will soon get torn down. It will then be replaced by Tampa's first 3D-printed home. 

Non-profit, county officials dedicate new affordable housing complex in Tampa

Non-profit, county officials dedicate new affordable housing complex in Tampa

Hillsborough County and Catholic Charities will dedicate a new 20-unit apartment complex built specifically to house working, low-income families.

Hillsborough County and Catholic Charities will dedicate a new 20-unit apartment complex built specifically to house working, low-income families.

Experts urge renters to make sure listings are legitimate as scams circulate

Experts urge renters to make sure listings are legitimate as scams circulate

The internet offers endless places to search for listings in a renter's search for the right place. It's also a crucial time to make sure the process of inquiring about a home property is legitimate and not a scam, a Tampa real estate broker suggested. 

The internet offers endless places to search for listings in a renter's search for the right place. It's also a crucial time to make sure the process of inquiring about a home property is legitimate and not a scam, a Tampa real estate broker suggested. 

City of Tampa's newest team to crack down on illegal construction

City of Tampa's newest team to crack down on illegal construction

The team will focus on illegal construction, particularly involving contractors who regularly break the law. The most common issues involve contractors doing work without permits.

The team will focus on illegal construction, particularly involving contractors who regularly break the law. The most common issues involve contractors doing work without permits.

Report: Nearly 7.8M homes at risk of hurricane damage

Report: Nearly 7.8M homes at risk of hurricane damage

Nearly 7.8 million homes with more than $2.3 trillion in combined reconstruction cost value are at risk of hurricane-related damages during this Atlantic season, CoreLogic's 2022 Hurricane Report says.

Nearly 7.8 million homes with more than $2.3 trillion in combined reconstruction cost value are at risk of hurricane-related damages during this Atlantic season, CoreLogic's 2022 Hurricane Report says.