Gov. Ron DeSantis, speaking in front of a fallen crane in downtown St. Petersburg on Friday, said he "doesn't buy" that it takes over a week to disassemble a crane ahead of a storm.Original Article
We're covering the latest jobs report, the rising threshold to be in the top 1% of earners, a bankrupt retailer that has managed to secure a buyer and the fastest-selling housing markets in this edition of The National Observer.Original Article
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is keeping track of the estimated insured losses. We map out where the claims are county-by-county.Original Article
Some housing markets are more likely to be affected by the Fed's rate cut than others. But experts say there's also no guarantee that mortgage rates will continue to slide — even with additional cuts.Original Article
The multifamily project is expected to break ground this month and open in 2026.Original Article
It's yet to be seen how the interest rate cuts will affect the local housing market, but homes are already still selling quickly in these Tampa Bay ZIP codes.Original Article
While it remains to be seen how anticipated interest rate cuts will affect the local housing market, but homes are already selling quickly in some ZIP codes. Here's where you ZIP code fits in.Original Article
See how the financial website ranked some Tampa Bay cities.Original Article
As the industry braces for the long-term impact of the billion-dollar settlement, some effects already are being felt.Original Article
Local and out-of-state home shoppers are increasingly attracted to regional submarkets that offer a sense of community, convenient location and more space. This is the case for Two Rivers, a new 5,400-acre destination community near Wesley Chapel. With new home sales starting late last year, nearly 600 homes have sold in Two Rivers’ first phase, north of SR 56 between Morris Bridge Road and U.S. 301 in Pasco County. Despite the housing shortage and affordability issues driving buyers farther…Original Article