DeSantis: Hurricane Milton will not weaken demand for living on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Gov. Ron DeSantis, speaking in front of a fallen crane in downtown St. Petersburg on Friday, said he “doesn't buy” that it takes over a week to disassemble a crane ahead of a storm.
The National Observer: America’s fastest-selling housing markets; Conn’s stalking-horse bid
We're covering the latest jobs report, the rising threshold to be in the top 1% of earners, a bankrupt retailer that has managed to secure a buyer and the fastest-selling housing markets in this edition of The National Observer.
Hurricane Helene losses near $1 billion in Florida as Milton approaches
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is keeping track of the estimated insured losses. We map out where the claims are county-by-county.
Why mortgage rates may not continue to drop
Some housing markets are more likely to be affected by the Fed's rate cut than others. But experts say there's also no guarantee that mortgage rates will continue to slide — even with additional cuts.
280-unit complex to break ground in Venice
The multifamily project is expected to break ground this month and open in 2026.
Homes are selling the fastest in these Tampa Bay ZIP codes
It's yet to be seen how the interest rate cuts will affect the local housing market, but homes are already still selling quickly in these Tampa Bay ZIP codes.