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Tampa could legalize accessory dwelling units in more neighborhoods

Granny cottages. Tiny homes. Garage apartments. Regardless of what you call an accessory dwelling unit, Tampa is looking to the small structures to help solve the city’s housing crisis. Tampa City Council on June 23 will hear a presentation from city staff on allowing leasable ADUs in more neighborhoods across the city. Leasable ADUs — which can be rented to non-relatives and typically range from 400 to 900 square feet — are currently only allowed in Seminole Heights and the Lowry Park…

St. Pete ranks in the top 25 best places for first-time homebuyers

First-time home buyers are struggling to find places to live within the ever-increasing housing market; however, a new report by SmartAsset shows one Tampa Bay city could be an ideal location for newcomers. SmartAsset, a financial technology company, compared 181 of the largest U.S. cities across 12 total metrics that span four categories: home market favorability, affordability, livability and employment. St. Petersburg ranked No. 20, a three-spot rise from last year, and was the only Florida…

Report: Tampa Bay is not in a housing bubble, but recession could be near

As home prices continue to break growth records, a panel of housing experts and economists surveyed by Zillow do not believe the market is in a bubble. The latest survey polled more than 100 experts from academia, government and the private sector to seek a consensus opinion on the state of housing and the outlook. Sixty percent of respondents said they do not believe the U.S. housing market is currently in a bubble, compared to 32% who think the country is in a bubble; 8% said they were unsure. “Americans…