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Real Estate
House prices have doubled in the Tampa Bay area
Both Tampa and St. Pete have seen average home prices double in recent years, according to a recent report.
April 23, 2024 12:27 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
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Real Estate
Projects to boost home value in the Tampa Bay area
Increasing the value of your home might be easier than you think.
March 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Real Estate
Take a peek at these 5 South Tampa apartment complexes
Here are five apartment options in and around South Tampa, offering a range of amenities like dog parks, swimming pools, and fitness centers.
December 7, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
New watering restrictions introduced in the Tampa Bay area
A lack of rainfall led to the new, temporary rules.
November 15, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Development
Tampa developers receive $3 million grant for Ybor City affordable housing
Three locals developers will build affordable housing in Ybor City.
June 28, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Real Estate
Everything you need to know about short-term rentals in the Tampa Bay area
Let’s dive into what short-term rentals are, what ordinances are in place, and what contacts you can use to start operating in the Tampa Bay area.
June 20, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Home Services
Affordable housing initiatives in Tampa Bay, FL
Affordable housing can be a lifeline for longtime or new Tampa Bay residents.
May 19, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
Filing your taxes in Tampa Bay, FL
Get started on filing your 2023 tax return.
February 21, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Live
Tampa Bay 101: A how-to for new residents
From how to register your car to where to put your recycle bin, this overview will give you everything you need to know to get established as a Tampa Bay resident.
February 2, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Live
Cost of living in Tampa Bay
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Tampa Bay, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
October 20, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
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