- A Bankrate analysis found hidden homeownership costs average more than $21,000 a year, underscoring the need to budget beyond the purchase price.
- Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises factoring in recurring expenses like insurance, utilities, taxes, and maintenance when budgeting for a home, and getting a home inspection.
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The future of Rays baseball in St. Pete has businesses taking it game by game
"It's gonna be probably a 30% difference of more customers, and that's a big difference for small businesses," said Bill Georgiou, who has owned The Burg Bar & Grill on Central Avenue for 17 years.
The future of Rays baseball in St. Pete has businesses taking it game by game