Tampa announces new housing guidelines
Tampa City leaders announced changes to the city's housing guidelines that they hope will ease the shortage of affordable housing.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
City of Madeira Beach holds packed townhall on FEMA's 50% regulation
With all the damage across the Tampa Bay area after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners are hearing about FEMA's 50% rule, which applies in flood prone areas. It's something many in coastal communities have to deal with, and Madeira Beach residents just got a crash course.
Tampa Bay area families displaced by back-to-back hurricanes looking for resources
Families across the Tampa Bay area are feeling the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and many who cannot return home because of flooding or other damage are looking for housing assistance and resources.
Here are the cities with the highest mortgage delinquency rates
Skyrocketing housing costs in the U.S. are making it difficult for some homeowners in certain areas to consistently cover their monthly mortgage payments, according to a recent report.
More Floridians consider lifting homes after hurricane season
As thousands in the Tampa Bay area gut their homes and start fresh after this fall’s floodwaters, many are thinking: “How do I make sure this doesn’t happen again?" For some the answer is lifting their entire home.
Several Pinellas mobile home parks destroyed in Hurricane Helene storm surge
Several mobile home parks around Pinellas County were destroyed by flooding from the storm surge during Hurricane Helene.
Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
Pinellas County man becomes pro at helping others harden their homes ahead of big storms
Jeff Fuller has figured out a way to seal his waterfront home up tight, staying dry through feet of flooding last year. Now, he travels to neighborhoods across the Tampa Bay area helping people make quick fixes to harden their homes before big storms.
What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
Hillsborough County cuts affordable housing funding for 2nd straight year
The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners voted to keep some funding for affordable housing in the proposed FY 2025 budget.
Gov. DeSantis steps up push for special session on Florida condo crisis
For the second time in a week, Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable in Pinellas Park to pressure the Florida Legislature to hold a special session to help condo owners who are facing rising assessment fees.
Children's musician Raffi is selling his Canadian island home: Photos
Raffi is selling his Canadian island home with expansive ocean and mountain views for nearly $2 million.
Hillsborough County affordable housing funding on chopping block again, sparking debate
Hillsborough County’s housing crisis took center stage Thursday as residents voiced their concerns at the county commissioner’s budget hearing meeting.
Rental scammers re-posting listings for cheaper prices, stealing thousands
As families continue to struggle to make ends meet and find affordable places to live, crooks are using that to their advantage by making a rental listing that's too good to be true.
Nearly a third of homeowners say they are ‘house poor’ in new survey
The financial strain of having a house has led some homeowners to sacrifice paying for other critical expenses, a recent survey finds.
Bay Area landlords hope to create better tenant relationships as demand skyrockets
As more people move to the Sunshine State, rent prices have gone up significantly, but the high demand for rental homes is also putting an added strain on landlord-tenant relationships.
Gov. DeSantis urges condo bill fixes in Miami roundtable
Condo owners are up against a big deadline at the end of this year. A law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in hopes of avoiding another disaster like the Surfside condo collapse in 2021 has led to unintended consequences.
Corporate investors may become your landlord as they buy more Florida real estate
As more people move to Florida, we know rent prices are going up, but there’s another interesting trend happening in the real estate market.
More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.