Lenders see signs of life in mortgage market
Mortgage lenders are holding out hope that the spring homebuying season will be robust following a collapse in activity last year after interest rates doubled.Original Article
Tampa developer scoops up thousands of acres near Hillsborough River State Park
Luxury golf and equestrian communities are in the works for the site, which is directly south of the Pasco County line.Original Article
New 27-unit residential development proposed in North Pinellas
The development is planned for Sunset Point Road near the Serena by the Sea condominiums.Original Article
YIMBY strategizes on ways to encourage gentle density in Tampa Bay
Local and national thought leaders shared strategies on bringing more density to Tampa Bay.Original Article
House panel backs bill on renter fees
Lawmakers started moving forward Thursday with a proposal that could lead to renters paying non-refundable monthly fees instead of security deposits.Original Article
Land O’ Lakes residential development scoops up additional 80 acres
Atlanta-based Pulte Homes will use the acreage to add approximately 100 more homes to its Pasco County development.Original Article
Florida senators back ‘live local’ housing plan
The bill would provide incentives for private investment in affordable housing and encourage mixed-use development in struggling commercial areas.Original Article
Jeff Vinik buys $8 million penthouse in Tampa Edition
Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik has purchased the top-floor penthouse at the Tampa Edition for $8.34 million. The 6,887-square-foot condo spans the entire 26th floor and has a large outdoor terrace. According to a Hillsborough County deed, the sale closed on Jan. 30. The sale price breaks down to approximately $1,211 per square foot. David Moyer, director of sales for Smith & Associates Real Estate, said this is the most expensive condominium sold in the Tampa Bay market. The Tampa Edition,…Original Article
Here’s where people moved to in Tampa Bay in 2022
The pandemic caused a shift in Americans looking to relocate, with many families opting to move in search of more space, lower cost of living, or where remote work was becoming more prominent. The latest data from the National Association of Realtors shows that 26 states experienced an influx of people, with more people moving in than out, while 25 states lost movers. Florida saw an influx of 318,855 net domestic migration gains in 2022. Positive net domestic migration and positive net international…Original Article
Covid-fueled migration brought people — and problems — to America’s mountain towns
Mountain towns like Sun Valley, Idaho, and Bozeman, Montana, are seeing a surge of people and home values. But the trend is also bringing new problems and accelerating old ones.Original Article