• Zillow’s June 2025 Market Heat Index & What It Means for St. Petersburg & Tampa Homeowners,Kirby Drake

    Zillow’s June 2025 Market Heat Index & What It Means for St. Petersburg & Tampa Homeowners

    In late June, Zillow released updated heat index scores for 250 major U.S. metros, assigning a 55 to the national housing market—teetering between “neutral” and a seller’s market.    How Zillow Scores Work (and Why They Matter) 70+ – strong sellers’ market 55–69 – sellers’ market 44–55 – bala

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  • The Future of Build-to-Rent: Why Tampa Bay Is Poised to Lead the Next Real Estate Wave,Kirby Drake

    The Future of Build-to-Rent: Why Tampa Bay Is Poised to Lead the Next Real Estate Wave

    As the real estate market continues to shift, one trend is standing out among investors, builders, and forward-thinking property owners alike: the rise of single-family build-to-rent (BTR) communities. Once considered a niche, BTR has matured into a full-fledged asset class—and the momentum isn’t sl

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  • How Lifestyle Delays Are Reshaping Tampa Bay's Housing Market in 2025,Kirby Drake

    How Lifestyle Delays Are Reshaping Tampa Bay's Housing Market in 2025

    The Tampa Bay housing market is undergoing a significant transformation, influenced by broader lifestyle shifts. Younger generations are postponing traditional life milestones—such as marriage and starting families—which historically have been key triggers for homeownership. This trend is particular

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