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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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Where Are Buyers Actually Buying in St. Petersburg Right Now (2026)

Buyers in St. Petersburg are concentrating their activity in a specific pattern this year: established, walkable neighborhoods with lower flood exposure and move-in ready condition are attracting the fastest offers, while price-sensitive segments and higher-risk flood zones are giving buyers more ro

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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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