Largo, Florida -- Pollack Shores Real Estate Group broke ground on a new luxury apartment community in Largo.  

Gateway North will have 342 one, two- and three-bedroom apartments on 16.25 acres. Like many Pollack Shores projects, it is within walking distance of stores - including the soon-to-be-completed Wal-Mart Supercenter - restaurants and public transportation.

Pinellas County, Florida -- The holiday season is just around the corner and Pinellas County can help deck the halls with the First-Time Homebuyer Program, available to those who have never owned a home, have not owned a home in the last three years or are veterans. 

The rate for the Home Key 1st Mortgage is currently at 3.75 percent and is available to qualified first-time homebuyers in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties. If you need help with down payment and/or closing costs, the Home Key Plus 2nd Mortgage can help with up to $8,000. 

Pinellas County, Florida -- Being – and saving some – green is the focus of the Sept. 5 There’s No Place Like Home radio show sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County.

The featured guest is Joe Triolo, program manager with Duke Energy. He’ll  talk about easy energy saving tips, the use of solar power and how to arrange for a free energy audit.