Apartments in Midtown Tampa have sold in record-shattering deal
The sale has smashed the record set by Manor Riverwalk in late 2021.Original Article
Nonprofits unite to build 73 affordable housing units in downtown St. Pete
Downtown St. Petersburg will get 73 affordable housing units that will be predominately targeted toward unhoused residents.Original Article
DeSantis to sign off on housing money
As he prepares to act on a proposed state budget, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday backed a new $100 million program to help people such as teachers, health care workers and police officers buy homes. Amid soaring housing costs in many parts of Florida, DeSantis said during a news conference at the Cape Coral Police Department that the “Hometown Heroes” program is needed so people in a number of professions can live in or close to the communities they serve. “It really matters if they can afford…Original Article
Report: Brandon, St. Pete among the best places in Tampa Bay to rent for space
RentCafe analyzed data from Yardi Matrix and U.S. Census data for 254 cities to determine where renters can get the most space for their buck this year. According to the study, the average apartment space per person is about 540 square feet, based on the ratio of the average apartment size to the average number of renters living in a household across the U.S. Additionally, over the past decade, renters have seen apartment sizes shrink from 943 square feet to 913 square feet, on average. The…Original Article
Beyond the List: Rising home prices, increased volume spur growth in local residential real estate firms
For the firms on the List that reported both their 2020 and 2021 local residential sales, every one increased their volume in 2021.Original Article
Who’s Who in residential real estate: Meet the agents who sold $50M or more last year
Here are the Tampa Bay area real estate agents who sold $50 million or more last year.Original Article
St. Pete takes steps to further embrace accessory dwelling units
St. Petersburg is exploring altering its current restrictions for accessory dwelling units, which could allow more ADUs to be built throughout the city. ADUs, often known as granny flats, are additional residential units that are put on lots independent of a main dwelling unit. For example, if a homeowner wants to build a small apartment in the backyard to rent out, they can do so as long as they meet all of the city requirements. Part of the proposed changes is to expand the areas where people…Original Article
Letter to the editor: Dig further into why rents are high in Tampa Bay
There is no question that there is a huge demand for rental apartments in the Tampa Bay area.Original Article
South Tampa apartments sold for $115 million
The pricing is equivalent to the once-record sale of a high-rise apartment tower on Harbour Island.Original Article
Redington Beach home sells for $7.65 million
A home on the Redington Beach waterfront has sold for $7.65 million. The waterfront home sits on approximately 0.23 acres at 16124 Gulf Blvd. The home is 7,787 square feet and has an eight-car garage. With six bedrooms and eight and a half baths, the property has 52 feet of beach frontage, a 35-foot by 36-foot infinity pool, and a floating spa. The sale price breaks down to approximately $982 per square foot. The property was sold by Tampa-based Stallion Properties LLC to Richard Leonard and…Original Article