For wealthy Florida homeowners, ‘going naked’ makes sense, exec says

Experts are divided on the issue of “going naked” in Florida, or self-insuring a property, which, for most homeowners, is too risky of a bet.Original Article

Valrico senior living community breaks ground

The community will have independent living, assisted living and memory care.Original Article

Student housing near USF sells for $44 million

The off-campus student housing complex last sold in 2023 for $34 million.Original Article

By the numbers: Florida’s October housing prices

A Florida Realtors report shows the statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in October was $415,000.Original Article

Exclusive: Baltimore firm buys North Tampa apartments for $82 million

A Baltimore real estate investment firm has purchased a North Tampa apartment complex and plans to renovate it.Original Article

Vertical construction begins at Double Branch, the massive Pasco mixed-use development

Columnar is developing the nearly 1,000-acre Double Branch mixed-use project, expected to include 1 million square feet of office space.Original Article

DOJ fires warning shot ahead of landmark Realtors settlement over commissions

The National Association of Realtors has already made a series of changes affecting how homes are bought and sold.Original Article

Two Pinellas County apartment complexes sell for over $70M each

Both properties were built in the last six years.Original Article

Kolter Group partners with Canadian homebuilder

As part of the transaction, a 30-year veteran of residential development will pivot from his new role as president of Kolter Land in Tampa to head the new partnership.Original Article

St. Pete Beach seeks to speed up permitting process after wave of frustration

Business owners and residents packed city hall to vent frustration at the process.Original Article