After years of buying, selling and investing in homes and properties in the St. Petersburg area, Bonnie Strickland formed Strickland Property Group in St. Petersburg. Raised in a family of brokers, investors, contractors, and architects, she developed an appreciation and an understanding of the real estate industry early in her life. Since 2010, her career … Read more
The Tampa Bay area’s office market has hit a sweet spot. From extraordinary year-over-year job growth to record-high rental rates, as well as strong demand from a wide variety of tenants, the signs all point to one thing—the time is finally right for new office development in the market. Asking rental rates for top-of-market office … Read more
RSM US, a national provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market, will relocate its Tampa office to Sparkman Wharf, Water Street Tampa’s first office offering, this July. “We’re excited for the opportunity to be one of the first offices located in Water Street Tampa and to relocate into a larger … Read more
An overwhelming majority of high-end home buyers, internationally, see their investment as more than a financial one, according to a study conducted by Luxury Portfolio International, a leading division in luxury real estate around the globe. Luxury homes are established as a place to set down roots and create deep emotional ties. For that reason, … Read more
Business leaders often watch commercial real estate activity to see how the economy is doing and where it’s going. So, it’s good news that things look bright for the Tampa Bay commercial real estate market and, in turn, the local economy. With this in mind, here are seven commercial real estate trends to watch as … Read more
Coral Rock Development Corp. and Arena Capital Holdings, both based in Miami, acquired Prospect Towers in downtown Clearwater for $13.5 million. The senior living high-rise has 208 independent living units and sits on 2.3 acres. Coral Rock and Arena Capital plan to renovate the property, including the interior. Innovation Senior Management will manage operations of … Read more
The most popular bathroom trends of the year are all about bringing the outdoors in and creating a private oasis. With the right design, a relaxing and indulgent ambiance – which used to be seen only at spas and high-end vacation destinations – can be enjoyed every day of the year. What are homebuyers looking … Read more
This Manasota Key estate is a private oasis complete with private beach and Gulf views. The estate features a spacious family room with two-story Tennessee Field Stone wood-burning fireplace, abundance of natural light and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide views of your private beach. The enormous screened patio off the family room and kitchen is the … Read more
WCI is building luxury town homes at The Inlet at Westshore Marina District. The first phase, Inlet Park, which is now selling, features three-story upscale town homes starting in the $400,000’s. The second phase, Inlet Shore, will include a waterfront combination of three-story and four-story town homes with rooftop decks. Both communities will be part of a five-building complex that will feature … Read more
Details: This gated Tuscan style estate is situated on a 4.5-acre lot with 247 feet of waterfront on the Intracoastal waterway and bay. The house sits on 173 concrete pilings, concrete reinforced walls, windows that sustain 175 MPH winds and has a house generator. This is an environmentally conscious house with solar water heater, LED … Read more