Zillow to shut down Zillow Offers, lay off 25% of company
The news is the latest in an abrupt turn of fortune for the Seattle-based company's iBuying service. The move is sure to have ripple effects for housing markets across the U.S., as Zillow has purchased thousands of homes through its Zillow Offers program.Original Article


Buyers are still paying a premium over home values — but some months are cheaper than others.
The third quarter saw record-levels of apartment demand in the U.S., a much-welcomed comeback for metro areas that've been seismically disrupted by the pandemic.
A series of condominium projects have launched over the last few months in Pinellas County, highlighting the growing demand for luxury residential in the area.
If approved, 10 buildings will be demolished near Tropicana Field to accommodate a proposed $65.4 million, 15-story mixed-use complex.
Zombie properties haven't ghosted the housing market completely, but they occupy a much smaller share than in years past.
Despite demand for entry-level and more affordable homes, the luxury housing market in 2020 and into this year has been particularly strong.
A historic estate in Belleair is going up for auction online in early November via Interluxe, a luxury real estate marketplace. Known locally as the Palmer Estate, the Mediterranean Revival property at 701 Bayview Drive has a rich history in Pinellas County. It was built around 1920 and was first owned by Earl E. Carley, vice president of the Belleview Biltmore Hotel Co. In 1928, it was sold to Theron Palmer, a “titan of the rubber industry.” The 7,517-square-foot home lies in the Belleair…
Mayor Jane Castor, announcing an update on her goal of 10,000 affordable housing units by 2027, says the city's need for more affordable housing is "almost at emergency status."
The demolition of the former St. Pete Police Department headquarters makes way for Orange Station, which will include condos, office space and storefronts.