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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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Florida's Insurance Market Is Stabilizing: What It Means for Tampa Bay Buyers and Sellers in 2026

For the past several years, insurance has been one of the biggest reasons buyers hesitated to move forward in Florida, and one of the hardest things for sellers to work around. That conversation is starting to shift. In 2026, Florida's property insurance market is showing its first real signs of rel

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