Habitat for Humanity building homes for new Manatee County community
A plot of land in Manatee County is a symbol of hope for 16 families. Ground was broken on the site where their future homes will be built.
Keystone, Odessa residents fight back against planned housing development
People are moving to Florida in record numbers. According to the US Census Bureau, Florida is the fastest growing state in the nation.
Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater mayors discuss affordable housing, Rays stadium plans in 'State of the Bay'
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.
Homeowners may not see immediate relief with property insurance, experts say
Florida is about a week into a new landscape for property insurance reform to stabilize the insurance market, but experts said there's still work ahead for homeowners to get relief.
Housing advocates see high influx of homelessness in 2022 as rents increased
As communities remember those who died while homeless on National Homeless Persons Memorial Day Wednesday, housing advocates said the need grew in a way they haven’t seen before.
3D-printed homes now on sale in Arizona; builders say it's affordable and sustainable
The homes, which were printed in Casa Grande, range from 1,400 to 1,900 square feet, and the home's builder say they are built to withstand Arizona's extreme heat even better than a traditional home.
Advocates pushed for more affordable housing this year as Tampa Bay area saw record rent, home prices
It's been a wild year for the Tampa Bay area housing market in 2022, and housing advocates said there’s been success and challenges still to overcome heading into the new year.
Florida legislature to tackle property insurance crisis in special session
Lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee to take on an old problem: homeowner's insurance. The special session is set to begin on Monday.
This is how many hours you need to work to afford rent in Tampa
Soaring rent prices are causing renters to have to work more hours than ever, according to a new study released by the real estate website, Zillow.
Warrick Dunn's 25th year helping deserving families achieve home ownership ahead of the holidays
Warrick Dunn, a former Bucs players, presented the homes on Emma Street in East Tampa to qualifying families. The houses awarded to the families were part of Mayor Jane Castor's Infill program that acquires distressed properties and turns them into affordable homes.
Economists monitor for troubles with homeowners, foreclosures as pandemic-era help expires
Interest rates are still high as Americans deal with crushing inflation and a cooling housing market. Economists are watching for trouble with homeowners and foreclosures as pandemic-era help expires.
Disney announces developer for affordable housing project in Central Florida
The initiative was launched to help offer a solution to Florida's affordable housing crisis.
Hillsborough commissioners agree to provide affordable housing option in Riverview
Hillsborough County commissioners agreed to provide at least one more option – a housing complex at Gibsonton and Mathog roads in Riverview. It will have 116 units reserved for those making under $50,000 or 80% of the county's median income of about $61,000.
St. Pete to require landlords to give tenants notice in order to raise rent
There’s some good news for renters in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg City Council approved an ordinance Thursday that requires landlords to tell tenants in advance if they plan to raise the rent.
Pinellas County school leaders seek bids to develop historic Tomlinson building into staff housing
The historic Tomlinson Building in St. Petersburg's Mirror Lake district currently serves as a storage facility. Previously, it was an adult education center and now, Pinellas County school officials want to turn it into staff housing.
480-square-foot home listed at $849,000 in Oakland Hills
Listed at $849,000, this 0 bed/1 bath home in the Oakland Hills hit the market in early October.
Tampa leaders look into allowing more Accessory Dwelling Units to combat affordable housing shortage
The City of Tampa is looking at allowing more Accessory Dwelling Units to help ease the shortage of affordable housing. The idea could be moving across the Tampa Bay area.
These housing markets are seeing the largest drop in prices since the pandemic peak
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
'This is our forever home': Pinellas County school bus driver receives keys to new home
The Taylor family was provided with $10,000 worth of home furnishing as well as a food, cleaning supplies and other essentials from the Warrick Dunn Charities and The Milkey Family Foundation. The family also received a $5,000 check for down-payment assistance.
Hurricane Ian insured losses could total $40 billion, adding pressure to Florida's property insurance market
A financial ratings agency said Thursday that an initial analysis indicates insured losses from Hurricane Ian could range from $25 billion to $40 billion, putting additional pressure on Florida’s troubled property-insurance market.