Tampa non-profit revamps first-time homebuyer program to help future owners
Owning a home can be a lot easier said than done, so a Tampa nonprofit has revamped its first-time homebuyer’s program to give future homeowners a leg up on what to expect.
Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Petition calls for rejection of proposed 2,000+ home community in Bartow
A new large-scale neighborhood is being proposed off State Road 60, but some residents believe the project will not benefit an already growing county.
Pinellas County commissioners look to crack down on short-term rental issues
Pinellas County Commissioners made it clear: they’re hoping to crack down on issues short-term rentals are causing for homeowners.
Many Florida condo buildings could lose state-run insurance coverage under new bill. Here's why
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would strip condo associations of access to state-run Citizens Property Insurance if they don't comply with new building safety laws.
Redington Beach resident sits down with officials as storm-damaged homes still left without permits
It's been nearly five months since Hurricane Helene made landfall, flooding hundreds of homes along the Tampa Bay area's beach towns.
St. Petersburg residents could face code violations amid hurricane rebuilds
St. Petersburg residents are still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s hurricanes. Many are now facing code enforcement violations for rebuilding their storm-damaged homes without proper permits.
Indian Rocks Beach commission delays decision on short-term rental ordinance, workshop ordered instead
The controversy over vacation rental homes continues on Indian Rocks Beach. The city was supposed to vote on approving changes before pushing the discussion down the line.
Asphalt shingles may not last as long as once thought. Here's what new research shows
How well do asphalt shingles hold up against strong winds? State officials say they don't last as long as once thought.
St. Pete mayor addresses Rays’ future, affordable housing, hurricane recovery in ‘State of the City’
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch spoke for close to an hour Tuesday morning as he gave his annual State of the City Address. He covered a lot of ground, speaking about everything from affordable housing, to the Tampa Bay Rays’ future, to hurricane recovery.
What is home swapping? Here's why more vacationers are doing it
There’s a growing number of Americans choosing to swap houses on vacation instead of booking hotels or a short-term rental property, including a St. Petersburg woman who says it’s one of the best ways for her to travel the world.
More than 10,000 households living in hotels after Helene, Milton through FEMA program
Jason Rule and his girlfriend lost everything, other than some of their clothes, when Hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded their home in South Pasadena.
The most and least affordable cities for renters: Final 2024 data
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
St. Pete hosts affordable housing fair for those displaced by hurricanes
Hundreds of families are still in limbo, waiting to get back into their homes after the hurricanes, so the City of St. Petersburg hosted a rental housing fair Wednesday night to connect those in need with affordable housing options.
Discounted leases, flexible terms available Wednesday for Bay Area residents displaced by hurricanes
Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.
Sarasota County Commission discusses Hurricane Debby relief as residents 'suffer'
Tropical storm Debby caused flooding in Sarasota that hadn’t been seen in years.
95-year-old St. Pete resident fighting $500 ‘erroneous’ water bill
More customers in St. Petersburg said they’ve been hit with an unusually high water bill.
Governor DeSantis calls for special legislative session before March
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Man, woman arrested for squatting in Florida home after neighbor becomes suspicious: SCSO
A man and woman were arrested at a home in Nokomis after a neighbor suspected that the two were squatting, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.