Banking executives predict tough year as mortgage applications dry up

New numbers show mortgage applications for home purchases continue to drop nationwide. But some big banks are calling the current situation an opportunity to grow market share.Original Article

21-story tower proposed near Mirror Lake in downtown St. Pete

The tower could bring nearly 11,000 square feet of commercial space and 200 residential units to downtown.Original Article

Clearwater apartments sell to Los Angeles investment firm

TruAmerica Multifamily acquired a 36-acre property for $69.4 million.Original Article

Home prices dropped in Tampa Bay toward the end of 2022

The median sale price for these three Tampa Bay metros started to decline near the end of last year.Original Article

Beyond the List: Tampa Bay’s highest priced homes

See which Tampa Bay homes made this year's highest-priced homes list.Original Article

Largo apartments sell in $76 million deal

An Ohio-based real estate investment firm added the Largo community to its growing Tampa Bay portfolio.Original Article

Developer buys land to build 20-story tower in St. Pete

A St. Petersburg developer is moving forward with its third project in the Sunshine City.Original Article

Study: Florida among states with most new home builds

Florida is ranked in the top five of new homes being built in the nation.Original Article

$3.7M Clearwater Beach home set for auction

Elite Auctions has announced the listing of a $3.7 million waterfront luxury home in Clearwater Beach for auction without reserve. The auction will be held on Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. on 42 Midway Island. The property was built in 2002 and features four bedrooms, four total baths, an elevator serving all three living levels, a gas-heated pool, and a covered 10,000-pound boat lift. According to a release, the property offers direct Gulf access for boaters and is minutes away from the Clearwater Marine…Original Article

Dr. Kiran Patel’s palatial Carrollwood compound, under construction for a decade, finally nears completion

The largest residential structure in Hillsborough County — which can be seen from Dale Mabry Highway — is finally nearing completion.Original Article