Florida Living
Real estate, homebuilding, and putting down roots on the Gulf Coast
Florida Living is about the biggest decisions people make here: where to buy, what to build, and how to make a house a home on the Gulf Coast. Our columnists work in Tampa Bay real estate and construction every day, so the guidance is grounded in current, local conditions.
Tampa Bay Market Watch
Data-first guidance on buying and selling across Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast, from pricing to timing to negotiation. Written by Patricia McCullough-Johnson and Sonya Madden of MJM Group FL at Coldwell Banker Realty.
Florida Built
What it really takes to build and renovate in Florida: permits, costs, timelines, and building for the climate. Written by the team at Paramount Construction.
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