Central Florida expert sounds off on what it will take to tackle affordable housing crisis

Catherine Steck McManus, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, appears on the Florida Business Minds podcast to discuss the affordable housing crisis — and why little progress is being made in Central Florida.Original Article

Tampa Bay residents need to save for more than six years to buy a house, report says

Here's what Tampa and St. Petersburg residents need to save to afford a down payment on a home.Original Article

St. Pete receives $600K to aid homeowners impacted by Hurricane Idalia

The funds will be available through the city’s Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program.Original Article

Live Local Act changes could affect affordable housing projects in Tampa Bay

"A lot of developers that are looking at the changes are asking, 'Is it even worth continuing if we can't get the application in the door?"Original Article

Sarasota luxury agent to market waterfront solar community near Anna Maria Island

Homes in Hunters Point Resort and Marina have the ability to generate up to 35% more energy than they use.Original Article

Large investors retreat from housing market but smaller groups are still buying

With available equity and the ability to make aggressive offers on homes, investors have been a significant force in the competitive housing markets of recent years, but there's a notable shift happening as 2024 begins.Original Article

Former Playboy president lists under-construction Siesta Key mansion for $19.95 million

The home was intended to be a personal retreat for Randy Nicolau, but after watching the Sarasota real estate market, he decided to sell the property as a development venture.Original Article

After land buys in Polk and Pasco, Hillsborough homebuilder preps for growth

Casa Fresca Homes has spent just under $100 million on land acquisitions in Polk and Pasco counties in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024.Original Article

NAR president resigns over threat while class-action lawsuits mount

The president of the National Association of Realtors has resigned after receiving a blackmail threat. The leadership change comes amid a host of lawsuits that could change the way homes are bought and sold in America.Original Article

Tom Brady’s former rental on Davis Islands has sold for $9.65 million

Brady moved to the house after Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter sold the other house Brady was renting.Original Article