Real Estate

Affordable housing is harder and harder to find in downtowns as older residences are replaced with condos and luxury apartments.

The Urban Land Institute Tampa Bay Trends Conference, set for Jan. 30 at Tampa’s Armature Works, offers a preview of the real estate industry in 2019.

A rare opportunity to buy a lakefront home within easy reach of downtown Tampa is available at Monterey Grand Waterside, a new community in Lutz.

There are few places along Tampa Bay left for new residential and commercial development, especially on the waterfront. One unique development taking shape now, located in South Tampa, is the Westshore Marina District.

The market for existing homes around Tampa Bay is showing signs of cooling, with some homeowners having to significantly cut prices to sell their homes.

Student housing demand in Florida is rising alongside college enrollment, and students’ expectations also continue to rise as they seek high-end residential amenities.

“Alexa, turn on good morning.” This simple voice command can change the lighting in a room and turn on music, part of life in one of Lennar’s ultra-connected Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs.

A group including Buccaneers co-owner Bryan Glazer recently bought the Renaissance Vinoy, reflecting a new trend in hotel investment.

You may feel like you’ve seen the latest trends in home bathroom design, and you have, but in hotels.

Most new apartments in Tampa Bay are luxury properties near the urban core. But investors are also finding good opportunities in buying existing apartment communities that appeal to renters who don’t want to pay downtown prices.

Florida homeowners are always looking for ways to take advantage of their homes’ outdoor space. Make the most of your backyard – and cool off – with these recent design trends:

Last year’s active hurricane season proved how a major storm can cause severe damage to communities. With this in mind, it’s important that board members of master-planned communities take precautions for resident safety. Here are our top tips:

As you’re getting ready to leave for your summer vacation, don’t just make a list of what you need to pack. Prepare your home before your trip with some of these essential home safety tips:

Whether you’re buying your first home or redecorating, there are always new design trends to try. Here are three of the latest wall and ceiling trends:

Yes, luxury homebuyers want architecturally distinctive homes and diverse recreational opportunities in their communities. But they also want space between their home and neighbors, so they can create their own private sanctuary.

When planting a tree, consider more than just beauty and shade. If the wrong type of tree is planted near a right of way, as the tree matures and the roots grow, the tree can cause damage to streets, sidewalks or a home’s infrastructure.

Curb appeal is your home’s version of a first impression. Create a welcoming outdoor environment at your home and build curb appeal with these inexpensive and simple ideas:

Whether you’re buying your first home or upgrading to a larger home for your family, the process of buying a home can be made easier with these three tips:

Every year, more than 1.2 million people walk through the Plaza of the Americas, one of the most popular outdoor spaces at the University of Florida.

As more boomers make the transition to retirement, the 55+ lifestyle is changing with them. In addition to bocce ball courts and bingo nights, there are now sailing classes and swim-up bars.

The Tampa Bay area is a popular place to live. It was recently named one of the hippest areas in the U.S. to live for people under 30. This is on top of being one of the nation’s hottest housing markets.

As the weather gets chilly, follow these tips to make sure your home is ready for the shift to cooler weather:

If you’re part of a homeowners’ association, it’s important for you to know that the HOA is doing its job.

The second quarter of 2017 saw the most new home starts – nearly 3,000 – in the Tampa Bay area since 2006. Overall, construction on nearly 10,000 new homes started in the area in the past year.

While the Tampa Bay market has several planned office developments underway, current inventory is tight. Here are a few ways office users should plan to adapt:

As retailers continue to adjust to shoppers’ changing habits, three statistics presented in a Colliers International panel discussion at the International Council of Shopping Centers’ Florida Conference were particularly instructive:

For the latest real estate trends, insights and forecasts, look no further than the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017 Fall Meeting. Set for Oct. 23-26 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the meeting will explore a wide range of issues such as: housing affordability, gentrification and social equity, technology advancements, and retail challenges.

There’s no doubt Tampa Bay’s millennials are buying homes, but the number of millennial homeowners nationwide still trails older generations.

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it also can seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to start.