New report: Tampa Bay area still a bargain compared to other regions

The Tampa Bay area’s housing costs have been on the rise, but in 2018 they were still lower than in other metropolitan areas around Florida and beyond, according to a new analysis. The analysis shows that the bay area last year was one of the nation’s most affordable areas to live. The Tampa metro area,

Why Everyone Is Moving to Tampa Right Now (And You Might Want to Join Them)

If you’re looking for a great comeback story — or the perfect place to make your own comeback — look no further than Tampa, FL. Some may have counted Tampa out after the city was hit hard by the Great Recession. But over the last eight years, Tampa hasn’t just managed to get back up,

Hundreds of homes, an elevated highway — $1 billion in changes at Tampa end of the Gandy Bridge

Two years ago, Westshore Marina District was nothing but 52 weedy, empty acres. Now, the first group of townhomes is ready and hundreds of other residences will be finished over the next 12 months. Nearby, the ramp to the new Lee Roy Selmon Expressway Connector rises 30 feet, part of a project that will slash

Is Tampa Bay finally seeing signs of a buyer’s market? Soaring September sales hint at it

Bucking a national trend, sales of single-family homes soared by double digits in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Hernando counties in September. That dramatic increase, coupled with minor price increases, suggests that a real estate market that has favored sellers for several years is finally starting to swing a bit in favor of buyers. Another positive sign
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If it’s a sellers’ market, why are so many Tampa Bay sellers cutting their prices?

Despite a shortage of available homes, many Tampa Bay sellers are getting a rude awakening when the sign goes up but no offers come in . More sellers are being forced to drop their prices as the reality hits that buyers don’t love that funky tile or purple accent wall. According to a new analysis
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Affordable ways to refresh a home

Home improvements can rejuvenate a stale dwelling. But remodeling and renovations could set you back thousands of dollars for each room. A “midrange minor kitchen remodel” – including hardware, countertops, flooring and a refrigerator – is about $21,000, on average, according to Remodeling magazine’s 2018 Cost vs. Value report. But with the right approach, you
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Culbreath Isles home listed for sale at almost $7 million

A home in Culbreath Isles, a South Tampa waterfront neighborhood, has been listed for sale at nearly $7 million. The mid-century contemporary home, built in 2008, hit the market in early June. Hughes Shelton Realtors at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate has the listing, priced at $6.9 million. That price point is at the higher

St. Petersburg home becomes finalist in HGTV contest

A house in St. Petersburg’s Old Northeast is a finalist in HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt contest. Built in 2007 in the Mission Revival style, the 4,000-square-foot home a block from Coffee Pot Bayou is among 12 nationwide in the “curb appeal” category. Viewers can vote online through July 17 for a chance to win $10,000.
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Possible Game Changer For A Southeast Market

Tampa, Florida flew under the radar for years, but is now intentionally trying to reconstruct its image and expand their downtown. With a strong labor market, well-connected group of entrepreneurs (Tampapreneurs, as they are called), and increasing interest from developers and capital providers, the market appears well-positioned for future growth. Our Director of Economic Research,

5 Ways to Fix Your Home’s ‘Fatal Flaw’ for Under $1,000

Most of us have a nagging issue or two in our homes that we would like to fix. Perhaps your kitchen is just too dark to work in comfortably, or your bathroom is still living in the 1960s. Good news: The update might be easier and less costly to make than you may think. Costs
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