In-migration makes Tampa Bay one of the hottest areas for homebuyers
The Tampa Bay metro area was one of several in Florida that ranked among busiest markets for homebuyers, driving up local housing prices.Original Article
The Villages developer sells off hunting preserve near Ocala for $15.5 million
A Connecticut developer purchased the property, according to Marion County records.Original Article
Covid-19-fueled market leads to more equity-rich homeowners
Nearly every state saw its share of "equity-rich" homeowners increase, according to a new study.Original Article
Beyond the List: Tampa Bay’s wealthiest ZIP codes by home value
In the Tampa Bay area, there are nine ZIP codes where the median value of owner-occupied homes exceeds $500,000.Original Article
Lots of renters plan to work at home permanently. But home-office space carries a hefty cost.
The rise of remote work has many renters interested in home-office space. But renters will have to pay a premium.Original Article
Tampa Bay follows, outperforms national home equity trends
The country saw increases in equity-rich properties and decreases in underwater properties in the second quarter of 2021.Original Article
‘It’s staggering.’ Equity floods built-to-rent space as some lenders remain hesitant about sector.
More and more lenders are participating in build-to-rent projects, but it's still new territory for a lot of bankers.Original Article
Biden may extend evictions moratorium in areas hit hard by Covid-19
Biden says his administration is readying a new eviction moratorium for places hard hit by the Delta variant.Original Article
Home prices keep setting records, but profit margins are slipping
Despite the hot housing market, sellers didn't get the profit margins one might have expected.Original Article
Administration seeks to blunt impact from end of eviction moratorium
With the federal moratorium on evictions having expired over the weekend, the White House on Monday sought to limit the effect, demanding that states speed up disbursement of billions of dollars in bottled-up rental aid while pleading with local governments to enact their own extensions.Original Article