James Hartley
James Hartley covers home and property for CityDesk. His reporting is practical and homeowner-first: clear cost expectations, what to ask before hiring a contractor, and how to tell necessary work from an upsell. He writes about home improvement and repair the way it actually plays out — not the way a sales brochure describes it.
CityDesk reporting is produced with AI assistance and reviewed by our editors.
Home Prices Edge Lower as Inventory Climbs
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New Zoning Rules Could Reshape Downtown Density
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First-Time Buyers Find Footing in a Cooling Market
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Property Tax Assessments Rise for a Third Year
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Why Home Inspections Are Taking Longer This Year
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Flood-Proofing Your Home Before Storm Season
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The Quiet Return of the Backyard Workshop
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Renters Turned Buyers Reshape the Starter-Home Market
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Property-Line Disputes Are Rising — What to Know
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Older Homes, New Wiring: When to Upgrade Your Panel
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A Practical Guide to Hiring a Roofing Contractor
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Solar Installations Surge as State Incentives Expand
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What Rising Insurance Costs Mean for Local Homeowners
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Permit Backlog Slows Home Renovations Across the County
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