Duplexes proposed in St. Petersburg’s Innovation District
Three duplexes may soon be built across the street from the ARK Innovation Center, which is currently under construction.Original Article
Archive for month: February, 2023
Penthouse at Signature Place in downtown St. Pete lists for $3.3M
A penthouse at the Signature Place condominium tower in downtown St. Petersburg is on the market for $3.299 million. The two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath condo is on the 31st floor of the 36-story tower, located at 175 First St. S, and has 320-degree views of Tampa Bay. The condo — known throughout St. Pete as “The Sail” — has been continuously customized and upgraded and has an approximately 1,500-square-foot terrace. “It’s such a unique property because most condos don’t have…Original Article
Report: Tampa ranks as one of the least affordable U.S. housing markets
Tampa ranked in the top 20 of the least affordable housing markets in the nation according to the RealtyHop Housing Affordability Index. The study examined the 100 most populated cities in the U.S. to provide an index of housing affordability and homeownership burden. To calculate the index, the following statistics were used: Projected median household income Median for-sale home listing prices via RealtyHop data Local property taxes via American Community Survey census data Mortgage expenses,…Original Article
Lenders see signs of life in mortgage market
Mortgage lenders are holding out hope that the spring homebuying season will be robust following a collapse in activity last year after interest rates doubled.Original Article
Tampa developer scoops up thousands of acres near Hillsborough River State Park
Luxury golf and equestrian communities are in the works for the site, which is directly south of the Pasco County line.Original Article
New 27-unit residential development proposed in North Pinellas
The development is planned for Sunset Point Road near the Serena by the Sea condominiums.Original Article
YIMBY strategizes on ways to encourage gentle density in Tampa Bay
Local and national thought leaders shared strategies on bringing more density to Tampa Bay.Original Article
House panel backs bill on renter fees
Lawmakers started moving forward Thursday with a proposal that could lead to renters paying non-refundable monthly fees instead of security deposits.Original Article
Land O’ Lakes residential development scoops up additional 80 acres
Atlanta-based Pulte Homes will use the acreage to add approximately 100 more homes to its Pasco County development.Original Article
Florida senators back ‘live local’ housing plan
The bill would provide incentives for private investment in affordable housing and encourage mixed-use development in struggling commercial areas.Original Article