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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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Why St. Petersburg Homeowners Are Choosing to Sell in 2026

I have been having a version of the same conversation all year. A homeowner reaches out, usually someone who has been in their home for seven, eight, ten years. They love the neighborhood. They have built real equity. And they have been sitting on the idea of selling for longer than they expected, m

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What Flood Zones Mean When Buying a Home in St. Petersburg, Florida (2026)

Flood insurance costs in St. Petersburg vary depending on the home’s elevation, construction type, distance from water, and flood zone classification. Under FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 system, premiums are calculated based on the individual characteristics of each property rather than flood zone designat

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