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.
Senior roommate search? Retirees priced out of Florida working to connect with fellow seniors
As more people come to Florida, housing prices are going up and people are being priced out of the sunshine state. It’s especially hard for seniors, who feel like their retirement dreams are being put on hold.
Former St. Petersburg hospital being transformed into affordable housing for seniors
After sitting vacant for close to a decade, city and county leaders broke ground on the Edward White Hospital’s next chapter in St. Petersburg Tuesday.
St. Pete council urges tenants' rights in city deals after state stripped protections
A year after a controversial bill stripped cities of their own protections for renters, the City of St. Petersburg is finding a way to bring some of them back.
Hillsborough County turning to 3D printers for affordable housing
With a shortage of affordable housing, Hillsborough County is turning to robots to help. They're helping to fund the construction of new units with the aid of a 3D printer.
'A labor of love': West Tampa cigar factory turned into housing for University of Tampa students
It's been a long time since cigars were rolled in the brown cigar factory on North Albany Avenue in West Tampa.
No plans for special session in Tallahassee to address Florida's 'condo crisis'
State leaders in Tallahassee are rejecting calls for a special session to address what critics call a crisis facing condo owners in Florida.
Cost of living in Tampa Bay Area may push working-class families and retirees out of Florida
Florida's population boom is feeding jobs, but it comes at a price. A UCF study projects our economy will keep growing. But wages have not kept up with the cost of living.
As rental market cools, one-third of property managers offer things like free weeks of rent or parking
A new report from Zillow finds that property managers offered incentives on their rental properties in July as rent growth slowed.
Dundee considering one-year moratorium on new development due to water shortage
A town in Polk County is running out of water and it may put a big 'stop' to new housing development.
Renters in St. Pete facing miserable conditions without air conditioning, not required in state
In the heat of the summer, some families are dealing with hotter temperatures inside their homes than outside.
Hundreds of Tampa Bay area condo buildings face looming inspection deadline
The deadly Surfside Condo collapse in 2021 sparked statewide urgency to meet new safety requirements. But right now, hundreds of condo buildings in the Tampa Bay area are on a deadline.
Evictions are rising fastest in these 5 American cities
Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.
Florida dominates list of best cities for first-time homebuyers while California sinks to the bottom
While the sun shines for first-time homebuyers in Florida, the real estate market has lost its shine in the "Golden" State of California.