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Moving “Missing Middle” Construction Forward Back to Blog April 1, 2026 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…

2026 Florida Legislative Session Back to Blog April 1, 2026 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…

Tampa Bay Partnership Shares Insights about Region’s Housing Gap Back to Blog February 24, 2026 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…

The 2026 Great Debate about Built to Rent Homes Back to Blog February 24, 2026 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…

Zillow says Tampa Region Still a National Favorite – and Offers a Balanced Mix of Lower Pricing, Opportunities and Sustainability Back to Blog February 3, 2026 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…

2026 FHBA Legislative Update – 1.22.26 Back to Blog January 22, 2026 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…

Stability is the Word for 2026 Back to Blog January 20, 2026 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.…

Interesting Policy Making at Both the Federal and Local Government Levels Coming in 2026 Back to Blog January 5, 2026 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…

NAHB Lends Conditional Support to E-Verify, the Federal Government’s Employment Eligibility Verification System Back to Blog December 9, 2025 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…

Stability Replacing Volatility in Housing Market Back to Blog November 18, 2025 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…