Buyers eager to snatch up deals on Florida condos may have to fork over bigger down payments and face more intense reviews of their potential purchases. ...more

February 6, 2009

Buyers anxious to snatch up deals on Florida condos may have to plunk down higher down payments and have the condominium complex scrutinized. Fannie Mae, one of the largest providers of U.S. mortgages, is requiring more cash upfront and taking over the condo review process from its lenders. Amy Bonitatibus, Fannie Mae spokeswoman, said that's because condos are at a higher risk of failure in this economy. ...more

February 5, 2009

In the midst of the greatest housing downturn since the Great Depression, Tampa Bay area builders struggle to unload finished homes. Several have gone out of business. ...more

December 24, 2008

In the midst of the greatest housing downturn since the Great Depression, Tampa Bay builders struggle to unload finished homes. Several have gone out of business. ...more

December 23, 2008

An investment group, with plans to convert Harder Hall into an independent living facility, signed a contract to purchase the historic hotel from the City of Sebring. ...more

September 30, 2008

Sebring officials are negotiating contracts with two separate "entities" proposing to purchasing Harder Hall, and a third party has shown interest in the historic structure. ...more

August 28, 2008

TALLAHASSEE - The state-created corporation that's become Florida's largest property insurer says about 350,000 wind-only policyholders will have to reapply for coverage over a yearlong period that begins in February. ...more

August 5, 2008

In early 2006, Tampa developer Ed Oelschlaeger was at the height of his career. ...more

June 21, 2008

Richard Johnson, Dunedin building official, disputes recent letter asserting the city is persecuting seniors who own condos and have replaced windows. ...more

May 31, 2008

We have a nine-member board for our association. Should the president be voting on issues, or is he/she there to break a tie? ...more

May 22, 2008