Posts by mwoolley_specialevents@tbba.net

Build to Rent sector continues to rise in Tampa Bay for now   Back to Blog May 28, 2025 Build to rent (BTR) homes continue to rise in Tampa Bay, a top 10 national market for the sector since 2023, but it remains to be seen if the trend continues to grow here and nationally. A…

Tampa Bay remains Buyers’ Market but Uncertain Economy Looms Back to Blog May 28, 2025 The Tampa home real estate landscape continues to emerge as a buyers’ market, but that doesn’t necessarily mean home sales are on the rise. It’s a scenario that’s emerging across the nation. As Zonda chief economist Ali Wolf recently noted…

Legislative Update from Week 10 – 5/19/25 Back to Blog May 19, 2025 As of this writing, the Legislature is still in extended regular session which is scheduled to end on June 30.  While in extended regular session the Legislature can technically seek to modify bills which have already passed both houses but that is…

2025 Weekly Legislative Update – 4.28.25 Back to Blog April 28, 2025 As the ancient English philosopher John Locke once said, the end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings capable of law, where there is no law, there is…

Artificial Intelligence has Growing Influence on Homebuying Decisions Back to Blog April 22, 2025 Maybe you’ve chuckled at the latest round of Home.com commercials featuring actor/comedian Dan Levy, SNL star Heidi Gardner and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman.  Behind the laughs, however, lies a serious business – one that’s growing greater as more home buyers…

More Insights and a “Simple” Correction for Florida’s Housing Market Back to Blog April 21, 2025 The Tampa Bay housing market continues to correct after years of standing out as one of the hottest markets in the nation. But how much the market will change remains a topic of varied speculation. A series of factors…

2025 Weekly Legislative Update – 4.14.25 Back to Blog April 14, 2025 Week six of this year’s legislative session produced both progress and stagnation.  With committee schedules ending soon, some bills may not make it across the finish line this year because they may not make it through one or more necessary committee stops.  Norms…

2025 Weekly Legislative Update – 3.31.25 Back to Blog March 31, 2025 If there were ever a time the impact of the Florida Home Builders Association was on full display, it was last week in our state capitol.  Over 200 FHBA members – a record number – visited with their legislators on matters which concern…

New Book for Women in the Construction Industry Back to Blog March 25, 2025 A new book promises to shine a path for women interested in the construction industry. Breaking Ground, Breaking Glass Ceilings: A Guide for Finding Success in Male-Dominated Industries comes from author Tammie Ross, the CEO and General Contractor of Residence by…

2025 Weekly Legislative Update – 3.24.25 Back to Blog March 24, 2025 Good day from our state’s beautiful capitol.  Last week concluded the third full week of Florida’s 2025 legislative session.  This week I and our incredible members are in Tallahassee advocating for Florida’s construction and development industry.  We will be meeting with Senators, Representatives,…