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Back to Blog In 2025, the “missing middle” construction saw its largest increase in 18 years, and some state policy leaders are pushing to elevate the trend in Tampa Bay and Florida. The National Association of Home Builders unveiled data that indicates missing middle construction rose to a level not seen since 2007. The sector,…

Back to Blog A QUICK RECAP OF 2026 SESSION (SO FAR) Home builders had every reason to focus on Florida’s 2026 legislative session, because the ongoing home rule battle between local municipalities and state government regarding land use and zoning guidelines took some interesting turns as the session concluded on March 13. The Blue Ribbon…

Back to Blog A new report from the Tampa Bay Partnership estimates that Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Polk counties will need to add 254,700 over the next 10 years to meet the projected housing demand.  The Housing Equation: A Deep Dive examines the existing gap in Tampa Bay’s housing stock and recommends policy changes. Among the…

Back to Blog One of the great housing industry debates of 2026 may center on institutional investors and their impact on housing affordability.  The arguments will ping pong between critics who say corporations that buy homes to turn them into rentals are squeezing families out of home ownership. Proponents will argue they’re providing affordable housing…

Back to Blog Tampa and the surrounding region continue to draw attention as one of the nation’s top markets for home buyers, and that attention is balanced along with the need for greater affordability. Zillow recently ranked Tampa as one of the nation’s 10 most buyer friendly markets among the nation’s top 50 cities. The…

Back to Blog Florida Board Certified Construction attorney, and FHBA Government Affairs Chair Justin Zinzow will be providing weekly ongoing insights into the 2026 Florida Legislative Sessions. His updates will focus on how legislative shifts impact the construction industry and TBBA members. Click here for this week’s full report. Justin R. Zinzow, CEO Zinzow Law,…

Back to Blog The latest data from the federal government mirrors the 2026 predictions for the national and Florida housing market, and the forecast can be summed up in one word. Stability. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau’s Jan. 13 report indicated newly built single-family homes increased 18.7…

Back to Blog It’s the time of the season to look towards 2026 and wonder what lies on the horizon for the homebuilding industry. One thing that catches the eye:  Federal legislation may pave the way for increasing the housing stock by reducing requirements, and Hillsborough County is pushing back on the State of Florida’s…

Back to Blog A move to require all employers to use E-Verify – the federal government’s largely voluntary employment eligibility verification system – is gaining momentum on the state and federal level. Nationally, the program is voluntary for most employers. Currently, about 1.39 million employers are enrolled in E-Verify, according to the Department of Homeland…

Back to Blog Stability appears to be replacing volatility and panic is giving way to patience when it comes to the housing market in Tampa Bay and across the state. Mortgage Professional America (MPA), a leading B2B trade publication in the mortgage sector, recently reported that Florida’s market showed renewed momentum in September. MPA cited…