Out of sight, out of mind? If your home has a private septic system in Pierce County, you might receive a letter saying you need to get it inspected — even if you’re not seeing any problems with it.

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Septic inspections are done very often in the process of a home sale. I was a state-certified structural and home inspector for many years, and home buyers were always told to get a septic system ...

Following a series of devastating algae blooms that have fouled water bodies across Florida, a Bradenton lawmaker is reviving a proposal to inspect septic tanks to determine if they are failing and ...

It’s an unusual but very busy time for local real estate. Buyer demand is high, but inventory is low, which means homes are selling quickly and for top dollar. In today’s environment, buyers are ...