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James Hartley

Home & Property Editor · 14 articles

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.

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Home Prices Edge Lower as Inventory Climbs

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Home Prices Edge Lower as Inventory Climbs

New Zoning Rules Could Reshape Downtown Density

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New Zoning Rules Could Reshape Downtown Density

First-Time Buyers Find Footing in a Cooling Market

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First-Time Buyers Find Footing in a Cooling Market

Property Tax Assessments Rise for a Third Year

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Property Tax Assessments Rise for a Third Year

Why Home Inspections Are Taking Longer This Year

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Why Home Inspections Are Taking Longer This Year

Flood-Proofing Your Home Before Storm Season

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Flood-Proofing Your Home Before Storm Season

The Quiet Return of the Backyard Workshop

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The Quiet Return of the Backyard Workshop

Renters Turned Buyers Reshape the Starter-Home Market

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Renters Turned Buyers Reshape the Starter-Home Market

Property-Line Disputes Are Rising — What to Know

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Property-Line Disputes Are Rising — What to Know

Older Homes, New Wiring: When to Upgrade Your Panel

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Older Homes, New Wiring: When to Upgrade Your Panel

A Practical Guide to Hiring a Roofing Contractor

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A Practical Guide to Hiring a Roofing Contractor

Solar Installations Surge as State Incentives Expand

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Solar Installations Surge as State Incentives Expand

What Rising Insurance Costs Mean for Local Homeowners

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What Rising Insurance Costs Mean for Local Homeowners

Permit Backlog Slows Home Renovations Across the County

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Permit Backlog Slows Home Renovations Across the County