Stunning features on the inside, breathtaking views of the outside. It's a combination any homebuyer wants, and in 2019, there were a number of properties on the market that offered that pairing to buyers and sellers alike. The properties featured here are among the multimillion-dollar and historic real estate sites that drew the attention of The Business Journals (and our readers) across the nation over the past 12 months – including an eye-popping waterfront property in Clearwater. Current…Original Article

The Strandhus — a 1950s-built home in Sarasota that's revered for its architecture after two major renovations — has been sold for $3.35 million. Premier Sotheby's International Realty says the sale is the highest price, year to date, for a non-waterfront home in Sarasota. The home, at 1212 Westway Drive, is in Lido Shores. While the home itself is not on the water, the property includes deeded access to a private beach. Architect Jerry Sparkman designed a dramatic renovation of the home,…Original Article

Pat Neal has nearly five decades in the housing and building industry and is a recognized community and statewide leader with a focus on governance, ethics and oversight.Original Article

According to a new GOBankingRates report, a Tampa Bay city is among the nation's best for job seekers 50 or older. "Ultimately, the study allows older Americans to get a sense of which cities offer low levels of unemployment as well as cheaper costs and solid amenities," the report said. According to GOBankingRates, St. Petersburg is the 49th best city for job seekers over the age of 50. The top ranked city in the country for job seekers over 50 is Overland Park. Arlington, Virginia, came in at…Original Article

Tampa is a fast-growing market when it comes to home sales made through online platforms. A recent analysis by Redfin found that in the third quarter, 1.1 percent of homes purchased in the Tampa market were made by iBuyers: real estate tech companies that buy and sell homes through online platforms. That put the Big Guava as the No. 17 market in the country for iBuyers. Another Florida market landed at No. 9 — Jacksonville, where iBuyers accounted for 3 percent of home purchases, while Orlando…Original Article