DeSantis to sign off on housing money
As he prepares to act on a proposed state budget, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday backed a new $100 million program to help people such as teachers, health care workers and police officers buy homes. Amid soaring housing costs in many parts of Florida, DeSantis said during a news conference at the Cape Coral Police Department that the “Hometown Heroes” program is needed so people in a number of professions can live in or close to the communities they serve. “It really matters if they can afford…
Report: Brandon, St. Pete among the best places in Tampa Bay to rent for space
RentCafe analyzed data from Yardi Matrix and U.S. Census data for 254 cities to determine where renters can get the most space for their buck this year. According to the study, the average apartment space per person is about 540 square feet, based on the ratio of the average apartment size to the average number of renters living in a household across the U.S. Additionally, over the past decade, renters have seen apartment sizes shrink from 943 square feet to 913 square feet, on average. The…
Beyond the List: Rising home prices, increased volume spur growth in local residential real estate firms
For the firms on the List that reported both their 2020 and 2021 local residential sales, every one increased their volume in 2021.
Who’s Who in residential real estate: Meet the agents who sold $50M or more last year
Here are the Tampa Bay area real estate agents who sold $50 million or more last year.
St. Pete takes steps to further embrace accessory dwelling units
St. Petersburg is exploring altering its current restrictions for accessory dwelling units, which could allow more ADUs to be built throughout the city. ADUs, often known as granny flats, are additional residential units that are put on lots independent of a main dwelling unit. For example, if a homeowner wants to build a small apartment in the backyard to rent out, they can do so as long as they meet all of the city requirements. Part of the proposed changes is to expand the areas where people…
Letter to the editor: Dig further into why rents are high in Tampa Bay
There is no question that there is a huge demand for rental apartments in the Tampa Bay area.