The entire population in 52 incorporated cities in the Tampa Bay area jumped 2 percent between July 1, 2014 and July 1, 2015. Most of the larger cities in the region, including Tampa and St. Petersburg, saw population growth generally between 1 % and a little over 3 percent, but one smaller ... » Learn More about How Tampa Bay stack up against the fastest-growing cities
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Potential home buyers may be self-sidelining
CoreLogic economist Archana Pradhan believes some would be home buyers who may fear tighter qualification standards - are self-sidelining from applying for a loan, for their home purchase, which could represent a large pool of potential buyers who rent since they don't think they are able to become ... » Learn More about Potential home buyers may be self-sidelining
The real difference between military and non-military home buyers and sellers
Serving in the military dictates many home buying and selling decisions for active-duty members, and continues to have residual effects - both positive and negative - for veterans. For the first time, the National Association of Realtors included questions about servicing in the Armed Forces in ... » Learn More about The real difference between military and non-military home buyers and sellers
2016 American dream: 4 beds, 3 baths
The 2016 modern mothers and fathers with adult children at home apparently have at least one ground rule: We’ll share a roof, however, not a bathroom. An infographic and expert analysis by LawnStarter suggests that parents who welcome their children with open arms might be finding comfort (and ... » Learn More about 2016 American dream: 4 beds, 3 baths
Florida County cracks down on property tax fraud
In excess of $550 million has been recovered from property tax fraud in Orange County, Florida. The money derives from property owners who wrongfully requested for property tax exemptions when they didn't qualify, primarily Florida's Homestead Tax exemption. The recovered money has been returned to ... » Learn More about Florida County cracks down on property tax fraud