Residential Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
February 7, 2022

Survey says: Affordable housing is the top concern for businesses

With housing prices exploding, businesses are having a harder time getting workers to come — and stay.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
February 7, 2022

Minnesota developer pays $22.8 million for affordable housing complex in Cape Coral

Dominium plans a $5.1 million renovation of The Crossings at Cape Coral

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Brian Hartz
February 3, 2022

Counter balance: Nimble developer finds ways to navigate housing crunch

Tampa, Florida-based Metro Development Group has capitalized on pandemic-driven market trends to bolster its appeal to frustrated homebuyers. Now it has to keep up with newfound demand.

Construction-Development

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By Amanda Postma, Brian Hartz and Louis Llovio
February 3, 2022

Affordable housing crisis continues as many search for answers

The affordable housing predicament has reached crisis level for many in the region. Some creative leaders, in business and government, are on the front lines of delivering sustainable solutions.

Construction-Development

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By Gina Driscoll
February 3, 2022

City Council Chair: Governments need to create a housing affordability toolbox

Cities must lead by example to begin to solve affordable housing issues, says a city councilwoman.

Construction-Development

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By Michael Diamond
February 3, 2022

Homebuilder launches foundation to address affordable housing issue

Michael Diamond and his team see the challenges of the issue everyday.

Construction-Development

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By Pat Neal
February 3, 2022

Prolific homebuilder: Affordable housing requires a takes-a-village-approach

The days of building a new home for less than $19,000 are long gone.

Construction-Development

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By Louis Llovio
January 31, 2022

Tampa expands down payment assistance program to address yawning housing affordability

City raises the maximum purchase price of homes for those who qualify in effort to help homebuyers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
January 6, 2022

Affordable housing, transportation top 2022 agendas for chambers

Chambers see chance to tackle ‘bucket’ priorities with federal money.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
January 4, 2022

Report: Tampa's housing market hottest in the country

Zillow finds Tampa and its metro area will be lead the nation in rising home values in 2022

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
December 16, 2021

Farm workers in desperate need to get housing options

Affordable housing project in often-overlooked community aims to provide relief for farmworkers toiling in poverty and living in deplorable conditions.