It’s more expensive to buy a house than rent in Tampa Bay, CBRE analysis finds
See why owning a home feels increasingly out of reach for many would-be buyers in Tampa Bay.Original Article
Price trends, buyer demand make one particular week the best time to list a home
The best week to put a home on the market offers an optimal mix of high list prices, buyer demand and quicker sales, in addition to fewer price reductions and less competition from other sellers.Original Article
Several Tampa Bay neighborhoods make Niche’s ‘Best Places to Live in America’ list
Tampa Bay continues to be one of the best places to live in America, according to the latest Niche rankings.Original Article
Tampa, St. Pete becoming less popular for apartment seekers
After a spike in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic, Tampa and St. Petersburg are seeing a significant decline in prospective renters.Original Article
Another real estate giant settles commissions litigation, but new filing seeks $4.7B from Warren Buffett firm
The class-action lawsuits targeting big brokers, the NAR and multiple listing services continue to evolve, shaking up how the residential real estate industry operates.Original Article
Florida Realtors, lodging industry clash on vacation rentals
A debate about regulating vacation rentals has escalated into a clash between two powerful industry groups in Florida.Original Article
Sun Belt housing markets see high price-to-rent premiums
Newly available research indicates several housing markets are likely to see price corrections in the future based on their current price-to-rent premiums.Original Article
Pulte Group buys Spring Hill land for new Del Webb-branded community
The national builder has plans for a new 55-and-up community in one of Tampa's fastest-growing suburbs.Original Article
Tampa single-family rental investment group with Vinik ties snags $250M
Second Avenue is buying and building thousands of single-family rental homes across the U.S. after raising more than $1 billion from investors, including Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik.Original Article
The National Observer: Where are all the millionaires going?
Money has been on the move since the pandemic, but which cities are leading the way for growing millionaire populations? This week's edition of the The National Observer has the answer, along with how the NAR settlement will affect buyers, the emerging factor leading to layoffs and more.Original Article