Tampa Bay Real Estate: Market Developments & Trends

268-unit Tampa workforce housing project secures $19M mezzanine loan Rendering of a three-story multifamily apartment community planned along the Hillsborough River in Tampa

Rendering of a three-story multifamily apartment community planned along the Hillsborough River in Tampa

268-unit Tampa workforce housing project secures $19M mezzanine loan

Chuck Merlis February 17, 2026

A 268-unit rental project along the Hillsborough River adds $19M in new financing.

Pink-painted buildings mark next step for Roche Bobois tower Side-by-side image shows bright pink apartment buildings slated for demolition and a rendering of the proposed Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower in downtown St. Petersburg.

Side-by-side image shows bright pink apartment buildings slated for demolition and a rendering of the proposed Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower in downtown St. Petersburg.

Pink-painted buildings mark next step for Roche Bobois tower

Chuck Merlis February 16, 2026

Downtown St. Pete apartments are set for demolition as a $200M condo tower advances.

Here’s What Real Estate Pros Need to Do to Thrive in 2026

Tatiana Zagorovski February 16, 2026

The real estate market has become considerably more competitive over the past few years, and all economic...

MOSI redevelopment plan shows mixed-use district, hotel Rendering of a mid-rise hotel building included in the MOSI-area redevelopment concept in Tampa.

Rendering of a mid-rise hotel building included in the MOSI-area redevelopment concept in Tampa.

MOSI redevelopment plan shows mixed-use district, hotel

Chuck Merlis February 16, 2026

A county report lays out the timeline and studies behind the concept.

56-unit Lakeland community sells for $10M An aerial view shows the 56-unit apartment community at 915 Ariana Street in Lakeland that sold for $10 million, according to Colliers.

An aerial view shows the 56-unit apartment community at 915 Ariana Street in Lakeland that sold for $10 million, according to Colliers.

56-unit Lakeland community sells for $10M

Chuck Merlis February 13, 2026

The seller expanded the property in 2024 before the $10M sale.

Tampa City Council denies Magnolia Hotel land use change in Hyde Park Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

Tampa City Council denies Magnolia Hotel land use change in Hyde Park

Chuck Merlis February 13, 2026

Council denies land use change for $136M Magnolia Hotel in Hyde Park.

Developer explains why Tampa’s downtown police HQ drew zero bids Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.

Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.

Developer explains why Tampa’s downtown police HQ drew zero bids

Chuck Merlis February 13, 2026

The city wanted at least $36 million for the downtown site. Developers say the math likely didn’t...

City Council set to vote on Magnolia Hotel land use change tonight Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

City Council set to vote on Magnolia Hotel land use change tonight

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Council will decide whether Hyde Park’s Magnolia site can shift to mixed-use hotel development.

Rays owner Patrick Zalupski’s firm buys Saddlebrook land Aerial view of Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, showing pools, golf course and resort buildings.