Water Street Tampa, More Than Two Years and 5 Million Square Feet into Vertical Construction, Takes Shape as a Mini City
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Water Street Tampa is more than two years and 5 million square feet into vertical construction — and the urban district is about to hit another major milestone. Developer Strategic Property Partners says the removal of the existing railway crossing at Meridian Avenue is on track to begin in early November. That rail removal is
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Florida and Tampa home values projected to outpace much of the US by 2030
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
A recent report from Renofi projects the average home price for both U.S. states and major cities over the next 10 years, and has Florida and Tampa outpacing much of the U.S. Tampa’s average home value is expected to rise to $509,036 by 2030 compared to an average of $266,000 in 2020. That $509,000 mark
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What’s It Like to Live in Tampa, Florida?
Monday, 19 October 2020
Residents of the Tampa Bay area enjoy both a laid-back beach lifestyle and the amenities of a large metropolitan area, including professional sports teams, interesting museums, and an array of entertainment and dining options. The Tampa Bay metro area is a sprawling and diverse region that encompasses three cities – Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater
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New-Home Sales Climbed 7.9% in January
Thursday, 27 February 2020
U.S. sales of new homes jumped 7.9% in January to the fastest pace in more than 12 years, a positive sign for economic growth. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that new homes sold at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 764,000 last month. That’s the highest sales rate since July 2007, shortly before the U.S.
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Here are the 25 most expensive Tampa Bay homes sold in 2019
Thursday, 09 January 2020
Proximity to the gulf and bay drove prices for the most in-demand homes into the eight-figure range during 2019. The view of the Gulf of Mexico from the master bedroom of the 19,578-square-foot home in Belleair Shores purchased in January 2019 by Ben and Karla Mallah for $16.5 million, the highest price ever paid for
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5 Reasons to Sell This Winter
Monday, 06 January 2020
Below are five compelling reasons to list your house this winter. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase, and are in the market right now. More often
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Tampa home prices see second highest rise over the past year most among major US metros
Thursday, 02 January 2020
Metro Tampa home prices rose 4.9 percent in the past year, the second-highest among major U.S. cities, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reported. Phoenix retained the top spot for the fifth consecutive month with a 5.8 percent year-over-year gain. The Southeast region was also strong, as Tampa, Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta all rose by more than 4 percent. Atlanta’s home
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Study: Lots of Listings Coming as Baby Boomers Age
Thursday, 05 December 2019
Boomers own about 1/3 of all U.S. properties and 27% of them will sell their home within the next 20 years – but some metros will feel the impact more than others. SEATTLE – Builders have struggled to overcome land scarcity and rising labor costs and materials. But a flood of homes will come on
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Housing Market Forecast as Bright Spot in Worrisome Economy
Thursday, 03 October 2019
Americans are growing concerned by the growing threats of an economic slowdown, but that doesn’t seem to be affecting housing. Recent housing reports are showing that lower mortgage rates are buoying buyer demand into the fall months. “Despite fears of an economic slowdown, the housing market continues to be a bright spot in the economy,”
Tampa Bay employers land among Forbes’ best
Saturday, 29 June 2019
It’s good to work in Tampa Bay. Fourteen Bay area employers are among the 185 best companies to work for in Florida, according to Forbes’ first state-by-state list of America’s Best Employers. The business magazine collaborated with Statista, a market research company, to identify which organizations employees like the best. St. Petersburg based-Raymond James Financial has