Florida ranked worst state for renters, but Jacksonville offers a cheaper alternative
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida has earned a title no renter wants to hear: the worst state in the…
First Coast Habitat for Humanity receives $4 million investment to help 100 families buy homes
BAKER COUNTY, Fla. – First Coast Habitat for Humanity announced a nearly $4 million funding partnership that leaders…
Can AI make housing more affordable? Jacksonville uses new technology to speed permits and cut costs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Jacksonville struggles with an estimated shortage of 50,000 affordable housing units, city leaders are…
Tampa experts weigh in as high rates challenge homeownership
TAMPA, Fla. — June marks National Homeownership Month, but for many Tampa Bay residents, buying a home still…
Treasure Island weighs enforcement for neglected properties
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — The city of Treasure Island is considering stronger code enforcement measures to address unsafe…
Fact-checking DeSantis: Would his plan exempt 60% of Florida homeowners from paying property taxes?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his long-awaited plan to overhaul the state’s property tax system, saying it would…
Construction continues on affordable and workforce housing units at Rome Yards
TAMPA, Fla. – City leaders, developers, and construction crews gathered Friday for a progress update on the Gallery…
Winter Garden commission approves controversial 300-acre development proposal
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Residents in Winter Garden voiced concerns ahead of a city commission vote Thursday night…
UBS says Ron DeSantis Florida’s data disproves his plan to help 92% of homeowners save on taxes
Governor Ron DeSantis is selling his marquee property tax proposal with a bold promise: expand Florida’s homestead exemption to $500,000…
Northeast Florida seniors face growing housing crisis as rents outpace fixed incomes, nonprofits say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Northeast Florida’s population ages, local nonprofits warn that more seniors are struggling to afford…
Tampa nearing affordable housing goal as city expands programs to keep residents in their homes
Affordable housing milestone Tampa leaders say the city has created more than 8,300 affordable housing units since 2019,…
Tampa nears housing goal with focus on preservation
TAMPA — The City of Tampa is nearing a major milestone in its push to expand affordable housing,…