Garden-style apartments near Westshore sell for $45.7 million

“The inflow of capital into Florida continues to be very strong,” one broker said about the deal.Original Article

Belleair waterfront estate sells for $8.7 million

Real estate investor Ben Mallah sold the nearly 12,000-square-foot home.Original Article

Lakeland apartment investors take control of more than 1,000 Florida units via recapitalization agreement

Lakeland-based Blue Roc Premier Properties manages more than 16,000 multifamily units across the Southeast.Original Article

Tampa Bay among the top 20 markets for apartment construction

Nationally, 1.2 million new apartments were opened during the pandemic boom.Original Article

States say flood insurance fight should continue, including Florida

Florida and other states are trying to fend off an attempt by the Biden administration to end a lawsuit challenging changes to the National Flood Insurance Program that have led to higher premiums for many property owners.Original Article

Judge rejects unclaimed property lawsuit filed by St. Petersburg residents

A federal judge Tuesday dismissed a potential class-action lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a law that directs the state’s handling of unclaimed property.Original Article

Column: Florida lawyers use tech to streamline estate transfers

Florida legal experts responsible for creating, overseeing and administering wills and trusts are using the latest technology to streamline and improve the efficacy of their estate practices.Original Article