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12/4/2023 Tampa Bay insurer gets state approval to pick up $75M in policies—Business Observer

HCI says Condo Owners Reciprocal Exchange, an HCI-sponsored reciprocal insurer with plans to write commercial residential policies, received approval from Florida insurance regulators to transact insurance in the Sunshine State.
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12/4/2023 Skyrocketing HOA dues causing worry among St. Pete, Florida condo owners—WFLA

The tough housing market has been especially hard for condo owners.
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11/27/2023 Florida bill seeks to strengthen state supervision over condo, HOA fraud—The Real Deal

Florida lawmakers will once again consider a bill aimed at strengthening regulation of condo and homeowner associations.
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11/6/2023 Homeowners associations can be a boon, or bust, for buyers. Here’s how to vet HOAs when house hunting—CNBC

Homebuyers are dealing with record-high costs this year amid interest rate hikes and shrinking supply.
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11/2/2023 46-story 400 Central continues to rise, eclipses $250 million in condo sales—St. Pete Rising

On a construction tour held over the weekend, developer Red Apple Real Estate announced that its upcoming 46-story condominium tower, The Residences at 400 Central, has eclipsed $250 million in sales with $50 million coming in the past six weeks.
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10/24/2023 Florida Statute 2023-203: A Comprehensive Look at Building Safety Regulations and Florida Milestone Inspections—JD Supra

It often takes a crisis for society and government to react.
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10/16/2023 Tampa Population Boom Causes Rapid Sales, High Demand at Bayshore Condo—West Orlando News

Altura Bayshore, a luxury condominium development by The Ronto Group, has become a standout feature of the burgeoning South Tampa neighborhood. The 23-story tower now boasts 73 units, with only a limited number of residences still available, starting at $2 million.
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9/12/2023 Realtor: Surfside-inspired safety law swells condo assessments and financial burden—Bay News 9

The practice of condominium associations skimping on routine maintenance and neglecting to set aside funds for future repairs to save money for unit owners will soon be a thing of the past.
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9/6/2023 A first look at Saltaire, St Petersburg’s newest luxury condo—Tampa Bay Times

The second-tallest tower in St. Petersburg has finished construction and residents are beginning to move in.
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9/6/2023 Pinellas may enforce structural inspection on aging condos—St. Pete Catalyst

The collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, Florida in 2021, which left 98 dead, triggered several legislative actions to prevent similar catastrophic events from recurring – and Pinellas County officials want to adopt the latest set of those building requirements.
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8/31/2023 Caught on camera: Tampa man injected opioid ‘chemical agent’ under family’s door, police say—WFLA News

After moving into their new condominium in June 2022, Umar Abdullah and expectant wife were ready to welcome their daughter.
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8/22/2023 35-story luxury condo tower Saltaire is now complete in downtown St. Pete—St. Pete Rising

Downtown St. Pete’s newest luxury address has arrived!
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8/22/2023 Clearwater developer plans twin condo towers, among tallest in Tampa Bay—Tampa Bay Times

Developer Moises Agami is proposing luxury waterfront condos on the southern edge of downtown that, if built, would become the tallest buildings in Clearwater and some of the largest in Tampa Bay.
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8/15/2023 Flagler ex-condo president sentenced to 2 years for secretly video recording woman—Daytona Beach News Journal

A former Flagler County condominium board president apologized and said he was mentally ill before he was sentenced to two years in prison on Monday for using hidden cameras to secretly record a woman visiting a condo.
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8/10/2023 Financial Red Flags for Clients Buying a Condo—RIS Media

Buying a condo can be an exciting step towards homeownership, offering a convenient and often more affordable alternative to traditional houses.
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8/10/2023 St. Petersburg condo may need costly fixes, post-Surfside review finds—Tampa Bay Times

It’s been two years since the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside collapsed in the early morning hours, destroying half the building’s units instantaneously and killing 98 people.
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7/25/2023 Rising condo fees cause chaos in Tampa Bay's real estate market—Axios

The Tampa Bay condo market is right on the edge of becoming a buyers' market, experts say.
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7/25/2023 The Growing Need For Condos For Sale In Tampa, FL—Vents Magazine

Tampa, Florida, is a vibrant city known for its beautiful beaches, cultural attractions, and thriving business opportunities.
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7/25/2023 St. Pete approves condo project on a documented toxic site—Bay News 9

City leaders in St. Pete voted unanimously Thursday to allow a new housing project to be built at the old Raytheon site in the Azalea neighborhood near Tyrone Square Mall.
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7/20/2023 Fannie Mae Examines the Future of Condo Lending—MReport

Fannie Mae has released a new report revealing their focus on long-term homeownership sustainability, continuously refining our property and underwriting requirements to help set homebuyers up for success.
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