TAMPA, Fla. — WalletHub ranked Tampa No. 4 overall for first-time homebuyers and No. 1 among large cities, according to a report.
WalletHub said it ranked 300 cities of varying sizes using three key factors:
- Affordability
- Real-Estate market
- Quality of life
They then used 22 relevant metrics, each with a corresponding weight, to create the rankings.
Tampa was the second-highest-ranked Florida city, with Palm Bay coming in at No. 1 overall.
Nearby Lakeland ranked No. 21, and Clearwater ranked No. 27, according to the report.
St. Petersburg was near the middle of the list at No. 122.
Bella's celebrates 40 years; takes part in movie production
Bella's Italian Cafe has two big reasons to celebrate this summer: first, they marked their 40th anniversary, and then they were asked to participate in a movie.
