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Amendment 3: What It Means for St. Petersburg, FL Homeowners, Sellers, and Buyers (2026)

Written by Kirby Drake, Real Estate Advisor | Engel & Völkers South Tampa | Serving St. Petersburg, FL and the Greater Tampa Bay Area | Last updated: October 2026 Amendment 3 is a proposed change to the Florida Constitution that will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If at least 60 percent of v

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5 Up-and-Coming St. Petersburg, FL Neighborhoods to Watch in 2026

  I get some version of the same question every few weeks: "Kirby, where should I be looking if I want to get in before everyone else does?" People assume I'll point them straight to Kenwood or Snell Isle. I don't, because by the time a neighborhood has that kind of name recognition, you're paying f

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Disston Heights, St. Petersburg: What Buyers Need to Know in 2026

Disston Heights is a central St. Petersburg neighborhood built primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, known for concrete block ranch homes on full lots and a price point that sits well below the city's waterfront neighborhoods. As of mid-2026, it has become one of the more closely watched submarkets in S

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