US homebuilder confidence falls to lowest in more than 2 years
While strength in the U.S. jobs market and improving wages had helped support demand, housing affordability hit a 10-year low in the third quarter.Original Article
Indianapolis developer working on second mixed-use project in Seminole Heights (Renderings)
As Seminole Heights matures, more developers are pursuing density-driven projects in the neighborhood.Original Article
In an uncertain real estate market, try before you buy
Some high-end developers have begun building their marketing plans around a concept meant to get people past that uncertainty: test live in a house or condo before you buy it.Original Article
A timeline of the evolution of the 50-plus story Riverwalk Place in downtown Tampa
Here's a timeline of the evolution of Riverwalk Place, a 53-story condo tower with street-level retail proposed along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa.Original Article
St. Pete tech company lands largest MLS
SavvyCard, a St. Petersburg-based tech company that aims to help business professionals develop sales leads, has landed the largest multiple listing service in the United States as a client. SavvyCard's partnership with the California Regional Multiple Listing Service was announced Thursday. The CRMLS is comprised of 38 real estate organizations representing roughly 100,000 members. No financial details were disclosed. SavvyCard is a third-party technology product that makes it easier for real…Original Article
Two years after selling for $88 million, Channel district apartment tower Skyhouse has new owners again
Skyhouse Channelside, a 23-story apartment tower near the University of South Florida's new downtown medical school, has been sold. The buyer, an entity led by Willner Realty & Development Co., is a "long-term investor" who plans make improvements to the property, Cushman & Wakefield Inc. said Friday. Cushman announced the sale but did not disclose a purchase price. A deed for the transaction has not yet been filed in Hillsborough County. The seller, New York-based AVR Realty Co., paid $88 million…Original Article
Why the housing market is slumping despite a booming economy
Home prices have not declined nationally, at least according to the most widely followed indexes. But their rate of increase has declined, and more and more home sellers are finding they must reduce asking prices to find a buyer.Original Article
Larry Feldman reflects on the evolution of 53-story Riverwalk Place
Larry Feldman, an original partner in the project, answered questions about the evolution of the tower as office space will now be devoted to condominiums.Original Article
As Water Street marks second major groundbreaking, more details emerge on the district’s tech experience
“That technology is all there, it’s just about patching it all together. It’s an additional revenue source, and it’s about keeping our customers happy.”Original Article
As 815 Water Street breaks ground, SPP CEO James Nozar is already looking to the future
The groundbreaking of 815 Water Street was a symbolic but significant one for Strategic Property Partners — and CEO James Nozar is already looking at what's ahead.Original Article