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Report: Home sales rise in region while inventory continues to drop
2+ week, 4+ day ago (234+ words) The housing market across the region showed some strength in July, with homes sales jumping double digits across the Gulf Coast — except in Tampa. According to CoStar’s Homes.com data released Tuesday, home sales around the area saw mostly year-over-year…...
Naples home inspection company expands into Midwest
2+ week, 4+ day ago (198+ words) A Naples-based home inspection company is expanding its footprint into the Midwest. Joe the Home Pro Home Inspections, founded in 2015 by hotel sales executive-turned-entrepreneur Joe Nugent, is expanding its national licensing program into Indiana. The company has added Gary Berquist,…...
Tampa homeowners turn to backyard units as housing costs climb
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (646+ words) For years, Tampa homeowners hoping to turn a backyard cottage, garage apartment or detached “in-law suite” into housing for anyone outside the family had few options under city rules. A zoning change approved in 2024 opened that possibility to more neighborhoods....