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Tampa Bay Real Estate News

Coverage of commercial real estate, development, land sales, building activity and major projects across Tampa Bay.

Storm-damaged Fowler Shopping Plaza sells near list price

Fowler Shopping Plaza retail center on East Fowler Avenue in Tampa

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

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.

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

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

The real estate market has become considerably more competitive over the past few years, and all economic indicators point to that trend continuing through 2026 and beyond. In most markets, home prices are declining, and despite mortgage rates dropping to 6.06% this month—the lowest we’ve seen since 2022, affordability is now worse. Combined with statement … Read more

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.

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.

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