Hillsborough property values increase at lowest rate in decade
A preliminary review of sales data from the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser shows a "notable slowdown" in the real estate market.Original Article
Hearing set on Citizens rate hike
Insurance regulators will hold a hearing in August about a proposal by the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp.Original Article
St. Pete, Clearwater apartments sell for eight figures
One of the sales is one of St. Petersburg's largest apartment properties.Original Article
The National Observer: Balance of power shifts in job market
In this week's edition of The National Observer, we explore the shifting dynamics of the job market, the acquisition of an iconic Texas-based restaurant chain, commercial real estate fallout from Red Lobster's bankruptcy and why sentiments are turning sour for homebuilders.Original Article
Foreign investment in US homes declines, but some markets are still hot
International buyers bought fewer U.S. homes in the past year but are paying more for residential real estate domestically than ever before.Original Article
Meet Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services, a 2024 Fast 50 honoree
Tomlin St Cyr is a residential real estate firm in Tampa and a 2024 Fast 50 honoree.Original Article
After Surfside’s collapse, new Florida condo laws may price out owners
The Surfside tower collapse has made way for new rules that is making condo ownership more expensive — potentially changing the demographics of neighborhoods and leading to condo terminations.Original Article
Homebuilder pessimism rises with higher interest rates, more inventory competition
Homebuilders continue to offer a bevy of incentives to remain competitive, but interest rates and inventory challenges are dampening their industry outlook.Original Article
Several Tampa Bay cities among the best for first-time homebuyers, WalletHub says
Overall, Florida took the top five spots on the list, with the report noting that while the area struggles in affordability, it makes up for it with its quality of life.Original Article
Tampa Bay among Florida metros seeing a drop in rent prices
The report found that Tampa Bay rents surged as much as 37.8% year over year in 2022, more than double the national average.Original Article