‘Going naked’ pays off for some Tampa Bay homeowners
An unprecedented number of homeowners have decided to “go naked,” or self-insure their properties, as insurance costs have skyrocketed over the last two years.Original Article
Despite hurricanes, ULI ranks Tampa Bay as one of country’s hottest real estate markets
"Much of Tampa’s previous housing affordability has eroded, with little hope of returning in the near term," according to a new report from PwC and ULI.Original Article
Homeowners shell out a lot more in property taxes than they did in 2019
The effective tax rate has declined nationally since 2019, but many homeowners are paying more in dollars than they used to because of surging home values.Original Article
Tampa Bay property taxes have increased by nearly 60% since 2019
Rising home values, population increase and rising property taxes have contributed to Tampa Bay's housing affordability crisis.Original Article
Exclusive: Franklin Street expands into student housing with acquisition
The team, which includes eight people, will be based in Cincinnati and be part of Franklin Street's institutional services group.Original Article
Apartments in St. Pete’s Edge district sell for $81 million
The six-story building overlooks Central Avenue in the Edge district, which has become a hub for multifamily development near Tropicana Field.Original Article
These are the Best Real Estate Deals of 2024
Despite economic uncertainty and financial challenges, Tampa Bay has plenty of real estate deals and projects to celebrate.Original Article
Riverview affordable senior housing project to break ground
This is the latest of several affordable senior housing projects to move forward this year.Original Article
Historic home in Pass-a-Grille sells for millions weeks after Milton and Helene
A historic home has sold for millions just weeks after hurricanes Helene and Milton battered Pinellas County's beach towns.Original Article
Tampa Bay’s waterfront neighborhoods face hard choices after Helene, Milton
Homeowners across the region are grappling with whether to renovate, rebuild or sell their property for lot values — particularly in waterfront neighborhoods like Shore Acres, where older homes were some of the most heavily damaged by the storms.Original Article