Wesley Chapel built-to-rent community lands construction financing
A Virginia developer is building it second project in a master-planned Pasco County community.Original Article
Home sales are flatlining amid the affordability crisis. It’s affecting down payments.
Soaring home prices and the "lock-in" effect have contributing to declining home sales. But they are also shaping how buyers are approaching down payments.Original Article
Mortgage rates finally fell, but homebuyers still face a big problem
Some prospective buyers, and sellers, could find opportunity in the current market even though recent movement on interest rates hasn't led to a surge in home sales.Original Article
Pending home sales drop in Tampa Bay despite national jump
Back-to-back hurricanes were a major factor in the decline, Redfin found.Original Article
Meet Chelsea Hardy, a 2024 40 Under 40 honoree
Chelsea Hardy is the vice president of land acquisition for Dream Finders Homes and a 2024 40 Under 40 honoree. If she wasn't in her current field, she'd be running a local coffee shop. Learn more about her.Original Article
Tampa condo development lands $117 million construction loan
“Securing the construction loan on the heels of back-to-back hurricanes in Tampa was no easy feat," said the project's marketing director.Original Article
Polk County affordable housing for farmworkers gets $1.9M federal boost
The funds will go toward improving and expanding affordable housing throughout Florida, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington.Original Article
How competitive is the Tampa Bay apartment market?
In Tampa Bay, 10 prospective renters compete for every opening, with apartments typically snagged off the market within 38 days.Original Article
Demolition nears on prime St. Pete property, paving way for affordable housing project
Former Florida Sen. Jeff Brandes was behind the purchase of the property, which is ready to move forward after receiving city and county funding last year.Original Article
Third-generation HVAC distributor acquires Florida territory
The company has been operating out of Birmingham for 85 years, serving the state of Alabama and now various territories in Florida as well.Original Article