New Jersey-based private equity firm acquires Tarpon Springs apartments for $41 million

The Portopiccolo Group has purchased a Tarpon Springs apartment complex.Original Article

Cybersecurity CEO buys $6 million teardown on Westshore waterfront

The property is just around the corner from the executive's current home — but boasts a much better view.Original Article

Apartment tower Asher opens in Water Street Tampa

Asher, an apartment tower in Water Street Tampa, has opened to residents. Of the 490 units in the tower at 1050 Water St., 393 are operating as apartments under the Asher name. The remaining 97 units will be extended-stay hotel rooms under the Roost flag; those are slated to open later this summer, developer Strategic Property Partners said Tuesday. SPP, controlled by Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ Cascade Investment LLC, said the tower saw a “highly…Original Article

Investors buy Clearwater apartments for $80 million, plan upgrades

The complex was built in 1972.Original Article

Report: The best time to sell for Tampa Bay homeowners is approaching

Timing matters when selling your home in Tampa Bay.Original Article

Miami developer partners with Israeli group on long-awaited apartments near Straz in downtown Tampa

Arts and Entertainment Residences, in the works for nearly a decade, is moving toward vertical construction with a new joint venture partner and a nine-figure construction loan.Original Article

New Zillow report reveals gender disparities in Tampa Bay homebuying

The pay gap between genders has been closing over the years, but the latest Zillow report shows there is still work to be done throughout Tampa Bay.Original Article

Leaders in St. Pete’s Innovation District in early talks on shared housing development

Industry leaders in St. Petersburg’s Innovation District have opened the door to future collaborations in an effort to solve rising issues like the lack of affordable housing and parking near the district. During a Q&A at the StimULI Breakfast on March 30, St. Pete Innovation District Executive Director Alison Barlow said one of the main issues the district is facing is the housing shortage at all levels. “The growth we expect of this district and this area and the innovation that we want to…Original Article

Luxury Tampa waterfront home lands on the market at $11.7M (Photos)

A luxury waterfront home in Sunset Park Isles at the end of San Miguel Point has been listed for sale for $11.7 million, making it the most expensive listing on the market in Hillsborough County. The property at 5030 W. San Miguel St. has panoramic water views and features 191 feet on the water, according to listing agent Jeff Shelton of the Hughes Shelton Group at Compass. "Tampa’s luxury market continues to exceed everyone’s expectations," Shelton said in an email. "The area has definitely…Original Article

‘Industrial chic’ townhomes headed to St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District

This will be the first of two developments called Canvas City Homes by Sight Real Estate coming to Tampa Bay.Original Article