Pinellas cities unite to tackle affordable housing
St. Petersburg, Largo, Clearwater and Pinellas Park are working together through a county-led initiative to entice developers to build more affordable housing.Original Article
A ‘war zone’ for housing: Why Boise became the hottest market to watch
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, those who work in Boise's real estate industry say the exodus from more expensive regions has created big demand for housing in the Idaho capital and surrounding suburbs.Original Article
Exclusive: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty acquires two Tampa Bay real estate agencies
Naples-based Premier Sotheby’s International Realty now has five offices in the Tampa Bay area.Original Article
Sea level rise could have catastrophic effect on economy, housing
As if increased demand and low supply for housing weren’t driving up housing costs enough, a new study finds the effects of rising sea levels could soon push low-income and working-class Floridians out of their current neighborhoods. The LeRoy Collins Institute, a nonpartisan, statewide policy organization based at Florida State University, is sounding the alarm about “climate gentrification” in a report released Monday. “Addressing Climate Driven Displacement,” says even though major…Original Article
Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative looks to close the affordable housing gap in Tampa Bay
The campaign will seek to help residents of Tampa become longtime affordable homeowners.Original Article
Report: Tampa Bay sees an increase of $10M+ homes sold over the past year
The number of homes that sold for $5 million and up more than tripled from 2020 to 2021.Original Article
Poll: 84% of Florida voters support current rooftop solar system
As lawmakers look to bring an end to net metering in Florida, a recent poll shows voters overwhelmingly support net metering and other incentives for solar energy.Original Article
Guest column: The oversupply of Florida real estate
Today, Florida reappears on the real estate stage with an exodus of residents from across the country flocking to the Sunshine State, resulting in a spike in home and rent prices over the past year.Original Article
Close to 100 acres in St. Pete to be developed into industrial park and apartments
This will be one of the largest industrial developments Pinellas County has had in recent years.Original Article
Tampa developer has a hand in two record land sales
Real estate deals in the Tampa Bay market continue to break records — and two recent transactions share a common player.Original Article