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August 11, 2001
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Whether it's a renovated warehouse or an apartment built to resemble one, loft living is in demand, and in the Tampa Bay area it's a rare commodity. Story
[Times photo: Stefanie Boyar] |
The Home Front
Briefs and news of note
Dig in to these summertime requests
We're in summer's dog days without a doubt, and, judging from the unusually varied requests in today's column, "dog" is the key word. All of us will have to dig through closets and scrounge through memories for the odd and interesting assortment of bones these writers are seeking.
Rules come before energy efficiency
Question: My condominium unit is on the second floor. I will need a new air-conditioning and heating system soon.
Cost of information is going up
Genealogy has become a billion-dollar industry, with upstart companies vying for a share of what has become a lucrative market.
Diagnosing cat's hair loss
Question: I have a neutered male cat who is playful, active and seemingly happy, but there is something wrong because he is losing his fur. His hindquarters are almost bare, including his back legs and under his tail. He has hair loss in numerous other spots.
St. Petersburg Times real estate classified ads:
Regional real estate links:
 Homeofmine.com - Search local MLS listings, a service of Tampabay.com.
Florida Home Builders - features Florida developers with Web sites.
Other real estate links:
Cost of Living calculator: compares the cost of living in any two cities. Also includes links to Salary Calculator and Moving Calculator among other tools.
Home Buyer and Renter Consumer Information: From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Home Buying Tips: from the U.S. Government General Services Administration.
Realtor.com: includes info on buying and selling real estate, allows you to browse property ads in the U.S. and locate realtors.
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