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Rebecca Liebson - Real Estate Reporter
Rebecca Liebson

Real Estate Reporter

As the real estate reporter, I cover one of the hottest industries in the Tampa Bay area and delve into how the market impacts the lives of the people who live here. Like many Florida converts, I grew up in a suburban town outside of New York City. Before arriving in Tampa I spent two years in South Carolina where I reported on affordable housing issues. Most of my free time is spent watching a variety of trashy reality TV shows.

  1. Davis Islands mansion sells for $12.8 million
    • Real Estate
    72 Adalia Ave. has five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms.
  2. 400 Central developer makes acting debut in new Timothée Chalamet movie
    • Entertainment
    Developer John Catsimatidis welcomes guests to The Residences at 400 Central on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in St. Petersburg.
  3. Tampa’s Water Street will get new concert venue, hotel, parking and more
    • Real Estate
    A 3,500 capacity performance venue will be part of a forthcoming entertainment district in Tampa's Water Street.
  5. Tenants bid farewell to one of St. Petersburg’s last affordable rentals
    • Real Estate
    A view from the balcony at the Greenland Apartments, 115 Seventh Ave. N., in St. Petersburg. The nearly 70-year-old apartment complex in the Old Northeast neighborhood has offered cheap rent to tenants for decades. But the family that has owned the place for three generations has sold it to a local landlord, and for some, rent is set to double in January. Most tenants say they cannot afford to stay.
  6. Darryl Shaw files plans for new Ybor City project. What will it look like?
    • Real Estate
    A sketch of one of several pocket-sized parks that could be added to Tampa's Ybor City as part of a planned development proposed by business mogul Darryl Shaw.
  7. In East Tampa, new neighbors clash with church over redevelopment plans
    • Tampa
    The family behind Deeper Life Christian Church is looking to redevelop its properties in East Tampa. Some neighbors say they're skeptical, after dozens of the family's properties have fallen into disrepair.
  8. St. Petersburg property home to Enigma, Sweetgreen was sold. What’s in store?
    • Real Estate
    Dallas real estate investor 90Ten has purchased three buildings on the 1100 block of Central Avenue from PTM Partners. The company is looking for new retail tenants to fill two vacancies.
  9. St. Petersburg’s tallest tower, 400 Central, is move-in ready. See inside.
    • Real Estate
    The exterior of The Residences at 400 Central on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in St. Petersburg.
  10. See inside Saddlebrook Resort’s $92 million renovation
    • Business
    ATS SW May 2022
  11. Winn-Dixie is going all-in on Florida. Will the gamble pay off?
    • Business
    Winn-Dixie_Facade.jpg
  12. The St. Petersburg/Foot Locker HQ deal is dead. What went wrong?
    • Business
    Shoppers walk past a Foot Locker store at University Mall in Tampa on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022.
  13. What Florida homebuyers should know about Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan
    • Real Estate
    A house for sale in Tamarac, Florida, on Friday Feb. 28, 2025.
  14. Postcard Inn on St. Pete Beach will reopen under Marriott brand
    • Real Estate
    The Postcard Inn on St. Pete Beach was closed after Hurricane Helene. Next year it will reopen as "The Luce."
  15. Ben Mallah is selling his Belleair Shore mansion for $35 million
    • Real Estate
    Ben and Karla Mallah stand near the pool area of their home in Belleair Shores in January 2019. The 20,000-square-foot property at 1700 Gulf Blvd. features 10 bedrooms and 11 and a half bathrooms on a 1.17-acre, waterfront lot. The property is for sale for $35 million. (Times, 2019)
  16. St. Petersburg tenants forced out after landlord ignored fire safety issues
    • St. Petersburg
    Several tenants at The Morgan apartment complex in St. Petersburg are being forced out of their apartments due to fire safety violations at the property. The landlord, Lurin Real Estate Holdings, previously sparred with the city over an unpaid water bill.
  17. Builder behind St. Petersburg’s tallest tower wants to redevelop Trop site
    • St. Petersburg
    This aerial view shows Tropicana Field as panel installation continues on the stadium’s roof on Nov. 5.
  18. Tampa’s 717 Parking wants to turn Channel District lot into housing, retail
    • Real Estate
    A vehicle crosses the intersection of Channelside Drive and Water Street on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 in Tampa.
  19. Tampa’s oldest house is back on the market for $1.8 million
    • Real Estate
    Tampa's Oldest house has been listed for $1.8 million. Built in 1842, it has moved locations twice.
  20. Restaurant chain Wagamama will move its headquarters to Tampa
    • Business
    Tampa's Wagamama will offer noodle dishes, ramen, shareables and craft cocktails.
  21. Want to invest in Tropicana Field? New real estate fund could make it possible
    • Real Estate
    A rendering of the Gas Plant District gateway at 13th Street South.
  22. Tampa General Hospital plans expansion into Ybor City
    • Tampa
    Tampa General Hospital
  23. Historic ‘Cake House’ in St. Petersburg’s Old Northeast lists for $2.15M
    • Real Estate
    The "Cake House" at 1311 Beach Drive NE is for sale. The listing price is $2.15 million.
  24. This St. Pete Beach bar claims it owns the beach. The city is pushing back
    • St. Petersburg
    A no trespassing sign posted on a section of beach near The Undertow bar in St Pete Beach has stirred up controversy on social media.