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Charlotte, Tampa Among CoStar’s List of Top-Performing Retail Markets in 2025
ARLINGTON, Va., December 16, 2025--Charlotte and Tampa were listed among the best-performing retail markets in 2025, according to CoStar, the leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
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