Posts by mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net

Home Ownership vs Renting in Tampa Bay Back to Blog November 26, 2024 mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net Home ownership in Tampa Bay continues to offer a clear household budget benefit when compared to renting. A new Census Bureau report revealed that nearly half of Tampa Bay residents are spending more than 50 percent of their income on renting.…

YIMBY Efforts Gets Congressional Caucus Back to Blog November 26, 2024 mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net The Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) movement got a boost in November with the formation of the YIMBY Congressional Caucus. More than 25 members of the U.S. House signed up to form the caucus this week. It’s a bipartisan effort that aims to…

Don’t Get Scammed – Find a Qualified Contractor Back to Blog October 17, 2024 mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net There are thousands of legitimate, ethical contractors in business around the country. Unfortunately, there are also scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money who pose as legitimate contractors. These “fly-by-night” operators often show up in communities impacted…

Florida DBPR Emergency Order Back to Blog September 30, 2024 mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Emergency Order permits general contractors to perform roof repairs directly, without subcontracting to a licensed roofing contractor. This is part of a broader set of allowances to facilitate efficient recovery efforts. Read the DBPR Emergency Order. Categories…

Homebuying for the Gen Z’er Back to Blog September 17, 2024 mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net Gen Z homebuyers – yes, they do exist – have some specific preferences about what they’re seeking. But before you delve into those, recognize that they definitely have an interest in owning homes despite some of the economic challenges in the market. A…

Townhomes Building Sector Thriving Back to Blog August 23, 2024 mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net The latest housing starts report reflects a significant dip across the nation, but one sector continues to thrive: townhome construction. The National Association of Home Builders analyzed the latest Census Bureau data and drew some favorable conclusions about townhome construction. During the second quarter…

Homebuilding Key Factor in Reversing Tampa Bay’s Inflation Rate Back to Blog August 7, 2024 mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net From one of the nation’s highest inflation rates to one of its lowest, the Tampa-St. Petersburg area has made a surprising reversal. Tampa Bay had a 1.8 percent inflation rate for the 12-month period ending in May 2024, according…

Building Opportunities for Women in Construction through New Pledge Initiative Back to Blog August 7, 2024 mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net Many homebuilders started this month with a pledge that goes against the preconceived notion some may hold about construction by committing to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Million Women In Construction Pledge.  The Pledge encourages companies to build…

Future AD&C Loans Hinge On Expected Fed Rate Cut Back to Blog June 10, 2024 mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net Home builders’ ability to borrow money for acquisition, development and construction grew more difficult in the first quarter of 2024, but experts continue to believe AD&C loan conditions will improve when the federal government decreases interest rates later this…

Florida Housing Summit Recap Back to Blog May 9, 2024 mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net Drawing an array of elected officials and state policy makers as well as public and private sector stakeholders, Tampa Bay Builder’s Association presented  Florida Policy Project’s Housing Summitt and delivered a robust and informative discussion about many of the issues affecting housing development, including…