Tampa Bay Real Estate: Market Developments & Trends

Houston developer buys 22 acres off I-75 for $25M warehouse project Aerial view of 500 S. Falkenburg Road industrial site near Interstate 75 in Tampa

Chuck Merlis February 26, 2026

Construction is underway on two speculative distribution buildings near I-75.

West River closes housing phase, eyes Main Street Aerial view of Canopy at West River redevelopment site in Tampa

Chuck Merlis February 23, 2026

Completion of 384 units shifts focus to commercial buildout along the corridor.

Derek Carlson February 19, 2026

Over the years, I’ve hired well over 3,000 agents. I’ve watched some build strong, profitable careers. I’ve...

Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon sells after leading its submarket Exterior of Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon hotel on Palm River Road

Chuck Merlis February 18, 2026

Buyer AAM adds a 125-key Brandon hotel near I-4 and I-75 to its Florida portfolio.

Storm-damaged Fowler Shopping Plaza sells near list price Fowler Shopping Plaza retail center on East Fowler Avenue in Tampa

Chuck Merlis February 18, 2026

Restored to 96% occupancy, the Fowler Avenue center drew 17 offers before closing.

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

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.

Chuck Merlis March 12, 2026

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

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.

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.