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Hillsborough County school property may be transformed into affordable housing

The Hillsborough County School Board has ushered in a plan to possibly transform school property into affordable workforce apartments as housing prices continue to put a strain on families’ budgets. Three development companies — Blue Sky Communities, Related Urban Development Group and Wire Development — will be tapped to redevelop unidentified school property should any be made available. Blue Sky’s apartments would be for families earning between 30% and 120% of the area median income,…

Here’s where Tampa Bay ranks among the most competitive rental markets in the nation

Florida became one of the hottest rental markets in the nation over the past year, and the latest RentCafe report shows that Tampa Bay was among the nation's best during this span. According to the report, 97.5% of apartments are occupied throughout the Sunshine State. Florida's population spiked over the past two years, placing five of the country's hottest locations for renters this year in the area. Tampa Bay ranked No. 17 in the nation behind other Florida metros such as Miami and Orlando…

Tierra Verde estate enters market at nearly $14 million

A waterfront Tuscan-style estate in Tierra Verde has hit the market at $13.995 million. The home at 1571 Oceanview Drive is more than 12,000 square feet and has seven bedrooms, eight baths and three half baths. It also includes a library, two offices, a wine cellar, gym, elevator and a four-car garage. Designed by architect Alberto Alfonso, the building resembles a Tuscan farmhouse like those found in Strada di Borgo Pretale. The property is marketed exclusively by Robyn Gunn of Premier Sotheby's…