Report: Tampa Bay is one of the least affordable places to live
The typical family in Tampa Bay spends over 40% of their income on housing, according a new report.Original Article
Senate passes property insurance bill
Speaker Sprowls is skeptical of the legislation.Original Article
Could this spring’s housing market be the busiest yet?
The housing market is off to a busy start in 2022, with new records being observed in pace of home-price growth and median listing price last month.Original Article
Surfside-inspired bills die after scant committee engagement
The measures were meant to prevent another similar tragedy through better oversight, education and access to information.Original Article
Inaugural St. Pete development summit highlights initiatives to encourage growth while maintaining culture
Leaders from four cities across the country took the time to share the successes and hurdles of the redevelopment of their communities during the summit on Feb. 22.Original Article
Report: U.S. mortgage lending drops 13% annually at close of 2021
In the final quarter of 2021, 3.27 million mortgages secured by residential property were originated nationally. That's an 11% decrease from the third quarter and a 13% decline from Q4 2020.Original Article
New York’s Red Apple will invest its next $1 billion in Florida development, founder says
"Until New York straightens up, the next billion Red Apple will spend will be in Florida, not New York,” founder John Catsimatidis Sr. told the Tampa Bay Business Journal.Original Article
The $10M-plus housing market is on fire. See where the top luxury home sales were in 2021.
Frequently called the ultra-luxury residential real estate market, activity in the $10 million-plus home sales range has accelerated as much as it has among much lower price brackets.Original Article
Exclusive: New York developer plans single-family rental community in Wesley Chapel
GTIS Partners, which already has a substantial investment in the Tampa Bay housing market, is planning its first Florida build-to-rent community in Pasco County.Original Article
Mixed-use, 14-story apartment tower could rise on former AAA property in Westshore
The developer of Westshore City Center has plans to bring hundreds of apartments and a restaurant to Westshore business district.Original Article