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Housing market data, policy changes, and what's shifting in Tampa Bay real estate.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rays bring the World Series home to the Trop
Rays host Game 3 tonight at the Trop, Bucs rout Panthers 43-13, mortgage rates ease to 7.32%, and St. Pete's dining scene keeps popping off.
FEMA Disaster Declarations & Flood Risk in Pasco County: What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know
Pasco County has 44 FEMA declarations on record and nearly 1 in 4 properties at flood risk. Here's what that means if you're buying, selling, or rebuilding there.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rays one win from the World Series as buyer market deepens
Rays in ALCS Game 6 tonight, rates dip to ~7.26%, Tampa sellers outnumber buyers 2-to-1, Rays stadium deal signed & more. Oct 19 roundup.
Hillsborough's $211M HRRP Is Still Open — Here's What Homeowners Can Claim
Hillsborough County's Rebuilding for Tomorrow program has $211M left for hurricane-damaged homeowners. Here's who qualifies and what buyers/sellers need to know.
Hillsborough's $709M Recovery Fund Is Still Taking Applications — Here's What Homeowners Need to Know
Hillsborough County's CDBG-DR Rebuilding for Tomorrow program has $211M for homeowner repairs and rebuilds after Helene & Milton — and is still accepting apps.
Hillsborough County Just Earned a Bigger Flood Insurance Discount
Unincorporated Hillsborough County upgraded to CRS Class 4 on Oct 1, 2026 — meaning a 30% NFIP flood insurance discount for eligible homeowners. Here's what it means for buyers and sellers.
Hillsborough County Flood Zone Map: What Every Home Buyer Must Know
The Hillsborough County flood zone map affects insurance costs, mortgage rules, and resale value. Here's what buyers in Tampa must check before closing.
Clearwater Flood Zones in 2026: Which Neighborhoods Just Changed?
FEMA's Alligator Creek update adds 415 acres to the Pinellas floodplain—here's which Clearwater neighborhoods are affected and what it means for buyers.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rays sweep Yankees, head to ALCS — plus a $2.3B stadium deal and rates holding at 7.4%
Rays ALCS bound, $2.3B Tampa stadium deal confirmed, Sirata Beach Resort reopens, mortgage rates hold at 7.4%, and condo supply hits 8+ months.
Tampa Bay Home Prices Drop 6.6% — What Buyers and Sellers Must Know Now
Realtor.com's September 2026 report ranks Tampa Bay's price-per-sq-ft drop as second steepest in the U.S. Here's what it means if you're buying or selling.
Tampa Bay Condo Buying in 2026: The Special Assessment Minefield
Florida's post-Surfside reserve laws are hitting Tampa Bay condo buyers with surprise five- and six-figure bills. Here's how to spot the traps before you offer.
Tampa Bay Mortgage Rates Hit 7.28%—and Buyers Have All the Leverage
Rates just jumped to a near 3-year high, but Tampa Bay's flooded inventory and motivated sellers mean buyers can negotiate like it's 2019. Here's how.
Snowbirds Are Getting Younger — and That's Reshaping Tampa Bay's Fall Market
Remote work is turning Tampa Bay's snowbird season younger and longer. Here's what that means for local home prices and fall buying timing.
FEMA's 50% Rule: What Hillsborough Homeowners Must Know Before Repairing or Selling
If you're fixing or selling a flood-zone home in Hillsborough County, FEMA's 50% Rule could force you to elevate, relocate, or tear down. Here's how it works.
DR-4806, DR-4828 & DR-4834: What Three FEMA Declarations Mean for Hillsborough County Home Buyers and Sellers
Hillsborough County was hit by three FEMA major disaster declarations in 2024. Here's what Debby, Helene, and Milton mean if you're buying or selling there.
Hillsborough County's 1,027 Repetitive Loss Homes: A Buyer's Warning
Hillsborough County has 1,027 NFIP repetitive loss properties — including 220 severe cases. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know before closing.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rates hit 7.28%, Bucs stumble to 0-4, and the Bay's busiest October in years
30-year rates hit 7.28% this week, Bucs drop to 0-4, the Rays stadium deal is sealed, and new openings pop up across Pinellas. Your Oct. 5 Tampa Bay roundup.
Tampa Is One of the Hardest Cities to Sell a Home Right Now
Mortgage rates hit 7.28% and Redfin says Tampa has 86% more homes for sale than buyers. Here's what sellers — and buyers — need to know right now.
Hillsborough Redraws Evacuation Zones: What Home Buyers Must Check Now
Hillsborough County expanded hurricane evacuation zones for 2026. Apollo Beach, New Tampa & more shifted — here's what it means before you buy or sell.
Tampa Bay Prices Fell 6.6% in September — What It Means for Buyers
Realtor.com's September report shows Tampa Bay median listing prices dropped 6.6% YoY — one of the steepest declines in the U.S. Here's what buyers and sellers should do now.
What FEMA Flood Zone AE Means for Your Hillsborough County Home
Zone AE covers thousands of Hillsborough County homes. Here's what it means for your mortgage, flood insurance costs, and what to check before you close.
What a FEMA Disaster Declaration Means for Your Hillsborough County Home
FEMA disaster declarations DR-4828 and DR-4834 still affect Hillsborough County home loans, appraisals, and insurance. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know.
Two FEMA Declarations Every Hillsborough Homeowner Must Know
Hurricanes Helene and Milton triggered two major FEMA disaster declarations for Hillsborough County. Here's what buyers, sellers, and owners must know now.
Selling a Flood-Damaged Home in Hillsborough County: What You Must Know
Hillsborough homeowners with flood damage face disclosure rules, FEMA's 50% rule, buyout programs, and real buyer scrutiny. Here's your full options guide for 2026.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rays clinch AL East, rates spike, and a new stadium groundbreaking looms
Rays win the AL East for the first time since 2021, mortgage rates hit a one-year high, and affordable housing news floods St. Pete and Pinellas this week.
FEMA Flood Declarations in Hillsborough County: What Home Buyers and Sellers Must Know Right Now
Hillsborough County carries two recent FEMA major disaster declarations from Helene and Milton. Here's exactly what that means if you're buying or selling a home.
Shore Acres Real Estate in 2026: Flood Damage, the $33M Pump Station, and What Homes Are Actually Worth Now
Construction just started on St. Pete's $33M Shore Acres pump station. Here's what that means for buyers, sellers, and home values in this flood-hit neighborhood.
Hillsborough's $709M Recovery Fund Is Rewriting the Rules for Flood-Zone Buyers
Hillsborough County's Rebuilding for Tomorrow program has $709M to repair, rebuild, and flood-proof homes. Here's what it means if you're buying or selling.
Pinellas FEMA Disasters: What Helene, Milton & Idalia Mean for Your Home
Three FEMA disaster declarations hit Pinellas County in two years. Here's what Idalia, Helene & Milton mean if you're buying, selling, or rebuilding right now.
Pinellas' $813M Disaster Recovery Fund: What Buyers and Sellers Must Know
Pinellas County is distributing $813M in federal hurricane recovery funds right now. Here's what it means if you own, sell, or plan to buy in the county.
Pinellas Cuts Its Tax Rate Again — and a Bigger Break May Be Coming
Pinellas County just trimmed its property tax rate for the 5th time in 6 years. Add a $250K homestead exemption on the November ballot and the math shifts.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rays break ground + mortgage rates crack 7% again
Rays stadium groundbreaking imminent, rates hit 7%, St. Pete mayoral runoff set, PSTA ferry update & Pinellas market data for Sept. 21, 2026.
Temple Terrace Flood Zone & the $709M Hillsborough Recovery Program
Hillsborough's $709M 'Rebuilding for Tomorrow' program includes Temple Terrace. Here's what homeowners, buyers, and sellers need to know about flood zones and recovery funds.
FEMA 50% Rule in Pinellas County: When Repairs Trigger a Full Rebuild
Post-hurricane repairs crossing the 49–50% threshold force a full flood-code rebuild in Pinellas. Here's what buyers, sellers, and homeowners need to know in 2026.
Allendale Terrace: The 'High and Dry' St. Pete Neighborhood Beating Flood Markets in 2026
Allendale Terrace sits in FEMA Zone X with no mandatory flood insurance — here's why that's reshaping buyer demand in St. Pete's mid-2026 market.
Pinellas FEMA Flood Maps 2026: What to Check Before You Close
New FEMA flood map changes are in play across Pinellas County right now. Here's what every buyer and homeowner must verify before signing on the dotted line.
Pinellas Flood Map Appeal Window Is Open — You Have Until Nov. 17
FEMA's Alligator Creek Watershed flood map update is in its 90-day appeal window. Buyers, sellers, and homeowners near Clearwater and Safety Harbor need to act now.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rays clinch, Bucs stumble, and mortgage rates hit a 14-month high
Your Sept. 14 Tampa Bay roundup: Rays clinch a playoff spot, Bucs drop the opener, 30-yr rates hit 6.76%, and the Gas Plant District stays in the news.
Pinellas County FEMA Flood Zone by Address: 2026 Map Update Explained
A new FEMA preliminary map adds 415 acres to the Pinellas floodplain — and the appeal window closes Nov 17. Here's how to check any address right now.
Florida's New Property Tax Disclosure Law: What Tampa Bay Buyers Must Know
Florida's new HB 7031E ends misleading seller tax figures on Zillow & Realtor.com listings. Here's what Tampa Bay buyers need to know before February 2027.
Pinellas County FEMA Flood Declaration 2025–2026: What Home Buyers and Sellers Must Know
FEMA's 2025–2026 flood declaration reshapes buying, selling, and renovating in Pinellas County. Here's what every buyer and seller must do before closing.
Alligator Creek FEMA Map Update: What Clearwater & Safety Harbor Buyers Must Know Now
FEMA's preliminary Alligator Creek Watershed flood map could reclassify hundreds of Clearwater and Safety Harbor homes. Here's what buyers must do before November 17.
Pinellas TRIM Notices Are Out — Why Your Value Fell but Taxes Rose
Pinellas County TRIM notices hit mailboxes this week. Some homeowners saw their market value drop 20% — but taxes still went up. Here's why.
Shore Acres Construction Starts: What It Means for Home Values Now
St. Pete's $33M Shore Acres flood project breaks ground this fall. Here's what buyers, sellers, and current owners need to know about values right now.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rays in playoff position, rates hit 13-month high, and the Burg gets a new bar
Tampa Bay roundup for Sept 7: Rays in first place, 30-yr mortgage hits 6.71%, Vicente groundbreaking, new St. Pete bar, and South Tampa flood vote looming.
Tampa Bay's Two-Speed Market: Luxury Soars While Regular Buyers Hold the Chips
Redfin's September 2026 report shows Tampa luxury prices up 15.4% while non-luxury stays flat — here's what that split means if you're buying or selling.
Tampa's Luxury Home Prices Are Up 15% — What It Means for Everyone Else
A new Redfin report ranks Tampa #2 in the nation for luxury price growth at 15.4%. Here's what that split market means if you're buying or selling anywhere in the Bay.
FEMA AE vs. VE Flood Zone: What Tampa Bay Buyers Must Know
AE or VE on a Pinellas or Hillsborough listing? Here's what each FEMA flood zone means for your insurance cost, mortgage, and resale value.
Shore Acres Flood Fix Is Starting: What Buyers Need to Know Now
St. Pete's $33M Shore Acres pump station breaks ground in October. Here's how the project changes the risk math for buyers — and what to watch before you close.
Downtown St. Pete Condos: Is Now the Right Time to Buy?
Condo inventory tops 13 months of supply and values are down 10–18% from peak. Here's what the September 2026 market means for downtown St. Pete buyers.
Tampa Bay's Fall Market Window Is Opening — Here's What the Data Says
Inventory is up, homes are sitting longer, and seller concessions are back. Here's what Tampa Bay's August 2026 data means for buyers and sellers heading into fall.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rays stadium is officially a done deal
Rays get final approval for a $2.3B ballpark in Tampa, rates tick up to 6.66%, and a new luxury tower starts leasing in St. Pete.
Isla del Sol Condos: Flood Zones, HOA Fees & Insurance in 2026
Thinking about a condo on Isla del Sol? Here's what buyers must know about FEMA flood zones, HOA costs, insurance, and the milestone law before you offer.
Pinellas Flood Maps Just Changed: Winners, Losers, and What Buyers Must Know
FEMA's updated Pinellas County flood maps took effect August 24. Most of the county wins — but Snell Isle, Shore Acres, and the beaches could see big rate jumps.
I ran the numbers on assumable mortgages in Pinellas — here's why most don't work
Assuming a seller's 3% FHA or VA loan sounds like a cheat code. I ran the real Pinellas math, and the equity gap kills most of them. Here are the 3 times it actually works — plus the truth about subject-to.
NFIP Expires September 30: What Tampa Bay Buyers and Sellers Must Do Now
The federal flood insurance program expires Sept. 30, 2026. Here's what Tampa Bay buyers, sellers, and anyone closing this fall need to do before the deadline.
Tampa Bay weekly: Sky Town pre-leasing kicks off as Rays stay hot and rates dip
Sky Town pre-leasing, Freddie Mac rate dip, Rays historic road trip, Kingfish sushi opening, St. Pete mayoral primary eve — your Aug. 17 Tampa Bay roundup.
Shore Acres Home Values After the Hurricanes: What to Know Now
Shore Acres homes sold at steep losses after Helene and Milton — but infrastructure is changing. Here's what the data means for buyers and sellers right now.
Florida's $250K Homestead Exemption: What Pinellas Homeowners Need to Know Before November
A $250,000 homestead exemption is headed to Florida's November ballot. Here's what St. Pete and Pinellas homeowners could save — and the deadline that matters.
Pinellas Park Just Cut Flood Insurance 25%—Here's What Every Tampa Bay Buyer Must Check
Pinellas Park just earned a FEMA CRS Class 5 rating, unlocking a 25% NFIP flood insurance discount starting Oct. 1. Here's how to look up any address before you close.
Pinellas County Is a Tale of Two Markets Right Now
Single-family homes are tightening while condos pile up unsold. Here's what the August 2026 data means if you're buying or selling in Pinellas County.
Tampa Bay weekly: mortgage rates hit a one-year high as the Bay keeps building
30-year rates at 6.69%, a 14-story tower opens in St. Pete, new food openings, Rays cruise at 70-46, and Baker Mayfield heads into camp deal-less.
Mortgage Rates Hit a One-Year High — What Tampa Bay Buyers Should Do Right Now
Florida 30-year rates just touched 6.75%, a one-year high per Tampa Bay Times. Here's what it actually means if you're buying or selling in Tampa Bay this fall.
St. Pete's Housing Market Just Tilted — Here's What Buyers See Right Now
Inventory at a 10-year high, homes sitting 59+ days, sellers cutting prices — here's what the August 2026 St. Pete market actually looks like.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in St. Pete? The August 2026 Market, Honestly
St. Pete home values are down 3.9% year-over-year, inventory is at a 10-year high, and sellers are offering rate buydowns. Here's what the August 2026 market really means for buyers.
Tampa Bay weekly: Army/Navy site gets 1,150 homes, Rays lead the AL East, and insurance finally bends
Tampa Bay roundup Aug 3: Tampa approves 1,150-unit downtown housing deal, Rays sit atop AL East, Busch Gardens opens Lion & Hyena Ridge, and mortgage rates hold at 6.65%.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rates hit a summer high, the Rays are buyers, and St. Pete says goodbye to Thirsty First
Tampa Bay real estate roundup for July 27, 2026: mortgage rates spike, Pasco gets $85M in new housing, Rays go all-in at the deadline, and St. Pete loses a landmark.
Tampa Bay weekly: mortgage rates hit seasonal high as Rays navigate post-All-Star skid
30-yr rates touch 6.75%, Rays stumble out of the All-Star break, Tampa's $60M Riverwalk breaks ground, and OpenTable crowns two Bay hotel restaurants.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rays lead the AL East, mortgage rates tick up, and downtown St. Pete's skyline just got a $32.5M shakeup
Tampa Bay roundup for July 7–13: Rays in first, 30-yr rates at 6.49%, Stock Development buys the old Times building, Lumbre opens in Tampa, and the MLB Draft.
Tampa Bay weekly: Rays kick off stadium construction manager search as mortgage rates creep toward 6.7%
Tampa Bay real estate + community news for the week of July 6, 2026: mortgage rate spike, St. Pete market data, Rays stadium move, World Cup fever, and America 250.
Tampa Bay weekly: Lightning trade up at NHL Draft, Rays' Caminero eyes All-Star history, and mortgage rates creep back toward 6.6%
Tampa Bay roundup for the week of June 23–29: Lightning draft haul, Rays' Caminero surge, stadium money fight, mortgage rates, and downtown St. Pete land deal.
Tampa Bay weekly: Pasco hits pause on data centers, rates drift higher, and Ybor fights back
Mortgage rates hit 6.59% post-Fed, Pasco County moves on data center moratorium, Ybor's Crowbar closes, Rays sit at 42-30 — your June 22 Tampa Bay roundup.