Second homes eyed in Florida insurance bill

A Senate committee Monday approved a proposal that could lead to second homes moving out of the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp.Original Article

These 10 cities have the most expensive homes in Tampa Bay

As home prices have steadily inflated throughout Tampa Bay, the most expensive neighborhoods are nearing the $1 million mark.Original Article

Two real estate heavyweights to begin commission lawsuit settlement payout process

While another giant class-action lawsuit over real estate commissions is heading to trial, two real estate heavyweights are starting the settlement payout process. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know.Original Article

Treasure Island plans to elevate all of its land by 2100

As a barrier island, Treasure Island would be devastated by a direct hurricane.Original Article

Home sale in St. Pete’s Venetian Isles sets new record

The $5.8 million sale broke the record for the highest price per square foot in the exclusive waterfront community.Original Article

Number of cost-burdened rental households jumps to record high

Despite a recent cooldown in the U.S. apartment market, the number of renter households spending more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities has risen by more than 2 million, to a record high of 22.4 million, in three years.Original Article

Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to offload thousands of policies this month

Here's what to know about the move from the state-run property insurance entity and how it fits into a larger trend.Original Article

Greystar Real Estate Partners begins preleasing for Gateway area apartments in St. Pete

The residential community is part of the company’s extensive development plans for a 93-acre site in the Gateway area.Original Article

Treasure Island to be featured on HGTV’s ‘Rock the Block’

The home renovation competition will feature homes on Boca Ciega Bay.Original Article

Record volume of office-to-apartment conversions is in the pipeline. How many will become reality?

The number of residential units being converted from office buildings has hit a record as cities and developers look for new ways to reimagine an abundance of vacant office space in U.S. downtowns.Original Article