Real Estate

Townhouses offer much more than low-maintenance yards these days.

Come tour the new Medley at Mirada community July 13 to see a whole new way of life for active adult homebuyers. This residential development in central Pasco County is centered around a 15-acre Metro Lagoon by Crystal Lagoons, the biggest of three custom built lagoons in the Tampa Bay area.

After years of being pigeonholed as a place predominately known for offices and hotels, the Rocky Point area of Tampa is experiencing a boom in new luxury waterfront apartments.

When Colliers International’s John Scott talks about sea level rise, he knows how to get business leaders’ attention. Scott, a national-level expert on commercial building sustainability, shows what low-lying downtowns could look like in 2100 if sea level rise continues and an exceptionally high “king tide” rolls in.

The industrial real estate market is expected to stay red hot along the Interstate 4 corridor from Tampa to Lakeland to Orlando, and developers are looking north to Ocala and east to the Space Coast for land to develop into manufacturing and distribution centers.

Architects are excellent resources for predicting the area’s longer-term economic future.

An office and hotel in the same development isn’t new to the Tampa Bay area. But with plans for Midtown Tampa and Skyview Plaza now taking shape, it is clear that demand for these types of mixed-use spaces is growing.

Retail giants like Ikea, Walmart and Amazon know online shoppers want their orders right away. So to meet consumer demand, developers are repurposing spaces and building new warehouses in urban areas to more quickly reach households.

If you are considering buying your first home in 2019, you’re not alone. This is expected to be the most active year yet for millennial homebuyers.

The boating industry is seeing more growth nationally than at any time since 2007, causing the demand for marina real estate to take off. As a result, marina owners are finding they need to upgrade their properties to accommodate growing demand and larger boats, which in turn makes marinas more marketable.

Contrary to what you may have heard, millennials are overwhelmingly living in the suburbs rather than urban areas.

At Beans & Barlour in downtown St. Petersburg, you get the usual happy hour treats of discounted apps and drinks. But there’s a twist: alcohol-infused ice cream and floats.

Your home office should reflect your personality, while still making you feel comfortable and be productive.

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: