What new Treasury guidance for American Rescue Plan funds means for affordable-housing development

The U.S. Department of Treasury last week issued guidance intended to increase the ability of state, local and tribal governments to allocate American Rescue Plan funds toward boosting the supply of affordable housing in their locales.

Historic home relocation makes way for St. Pete boutique condo tower

The relocation of a historic home over the weekend has made way for the construction of The Nolen, a boutique condominium tower in downtown St. Petersburg. The 23-story tower will have 31 residences and is steps from The Vinoy Renaissance and North Straub Park at 136 Fourth Ave. NE. Relocating the home, built in 1912, from the property to a lot in the historic Round Lake neighborhood was a condition of city approval for the project. The condos are 65% sold, David Moyer of Smith & Associates Real…

Sarasota waterfront estate sells for record-breaking $17.5 million

The estate has set a record for the highest residential sale in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

Tampa Bay CEOs: Housing affordability, transportation are inextricably linked

Some of Tampa Bay's most influential business leaders recently discussed the opportunities and pain points of population growth.

First phase opened of hotel-turned-workforce housing in Pinellas County

The Pelican Lake Apartments will bring 183 workforce and affordable housing units to Pinellas County.

Housing economists: Mortgage-rate volatility likely to level off even with Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes

Despite an interest-rate hike of three-quarters of a percent by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, and additional increases likely still to come, some housing economists aren't expecting another big surge in mortgage rates now or in the coming months.