$19.5 million Salvation Army expansion to help with ‘tsunami of need’ in Polk County
The Salvation Army in Polk County is expanding to help meet a growing need.
Redfin predicts sharpest turn in housing market since 2008 crash
After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down.
Davis Islands home once owned by Derek Jeter, rented by Tom Brady could be demolished
It was once owned by baseball legend Derek Jeter and once rented by famed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Now one of the most expensive houses in Tampa could be demolished.
Gold Star family one of over 100 military, first responder families moving into new Land O' Lakes community
The Tunnel To Towers Foundation is building homes for more than 100 military and first responder families in a newly developed Land O' Lakes community, "Let Us Do Good Village."
Florida's Largest Home Show helps potential home-sellers stand out in competitive market
Florida's Largest Home Show wrapped up Monday following a weekend in which dozens of vendors packed into the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The event was also a chance for potential home-sellers to figure out how to make their properties stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
Florida eyes shift on property insurer ratings over threats of downgrades
Angry at a ratings agency that raised the possibility of downgrading 17 Florida property insurers, state leaders could be poised to look for an alternative.
Is Tampa Bay’s housing market cooling off? Real estate experts say it is
The housing market is starting to level off despite high demand and record prices in Tampa Bay, according to real estate experts -- but it's still competitve.
Valrico family fighting for dream home — allegedly owned by a 'Mr. Lucky' — after falling for rental scam
The Gonzalez family thought they found the perfect house in Valrico to rent for their family of six while scrolling through Facebook marketplace -- owned by a man named, Mr. Lucky. It turned out to be a scam and now they are being told to move out.
Valrico family receives brand-new home from local non-profit, Hillsborough County
A Valrico family was given a brand-new home thanks to a collaborative effort from local non-profit Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County.
Another Florida property insurer filed plans to withdraw from state
One of Florida's largest home insurance companies – based in St. Petersburg – announced plans to leave the state, meaning more Floridians will be forced to find new coverage.
‘It’s out of control’: More than 100 marched from the park to the polls to draw attention to raising rents
Dozens of people took to the streets to sound the alarm over the housing crisis and call for changes.
Severe US housing downturn 'possible,' with prices falling 10%-15% over multi-year period, report says
In the case of “a more pronounced” U.S. housing downturn, Fitch analysts predicted that home prices could fall 10% to 15% in the next few years.
Developers look to Seminole, Tampa Heights for multi-family housing
In the grips of a housing shortage, developers are eying areas of Seminole Heights and Tampa Heights as prime locations for multi-family housing.
St. Pete City Council votes down putting rent control ordinance on ballot
For the second time this year, St. Petersburg city councilors have voted down putting a rent control ordinance on the ballot.
St. Pete 'sleep-in' demonstrators bring sleeping bags, tents to City Hall to protest rising rent
A group of St. Pete protesters is pushing for City Council to place a rent control measure on the November ballot. Overnight, they organized a "sleep-in" protest, but law enforcement said they must remove their tents by 7 a.m.
This is the salary you need to afford a home in Florida
It's no surprise that it's pricey to live in paradise. With Florida's home prices skyrocketing over the past two years, many have been priced out of the market. A new study shows the salary you'd need to afford a home in the biggest cities in the Sunshine State.
Tampa pledges millions to tackle housing crisis
It’s simple economics: when demand outstrips supply, costs go up, and in the case of Tampa‘s housing market, costs are soaring.
Tampa City Council votes down limit on rent increase
One week after voting in favor of an ordinance that would have given voters the ability to declare a housing emergency and set limits on the amount by which landlords could increase rent, Tampa City Councilors voted the ordinance down by a 4-2 vote.
St. Pete residents sleep outside City Hall to demand rent control on November ballot
St. Petersburg residents want to see rent control on the November ballot, and they let the city council know just how important this issue is to the community by staging a sleep-in outside of City Hall.
Hillsborough approves tenants Bill of Rights to help with skyrocketing rents
Hillsborough Commissioners voted Wednesday to require landlords to give 60 days’ notice if rent is going up by more than 5%. If property management violates these new rules they can get slapped with a $500 fine per unit.