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Florida's Lottery Promise of 1986: What It Teaches Us About Political Advertising and Amendment 3
Florida's Lottery Promise of 1986: What It Teaches Us About Political Advertising and Amendment 3 Florida voters have heard big promises from political campaigns before. In 1986, it was the Florida Lottery and education funding. In 2026, it's Amendment 3, property taxes, and the future of Florida ho
Why Florida Renters Should Vote YES on Amendment 3
Why Florida Renters Should Vote YES on Amendment 3 ARE FLORIDA RENTERS BEING MISLED ABOUT AMENDMENT 3? If you're renting a home anywhere in the state of Florida, you've probably heard politicians and political commentators claiming that Amendment 3 will shift property taxes onto renters. As a Florid
TAMPA BAY HOMEOWNERS ARE PAYING MORE THAN EVER. SO WHY ARE THE ROADS STILL FALLING APART?
YOUR PROPERTY TAXES KEEP RISING. SO WHERE IS ALL THE MONEY GOING?How Government Spending and Neglected Infrastructure Are Becoming a Real Estate Problem in Tampa Bay I've been selling Florida real estate since 1991, and when we talk about housing affordability today, everybody talks about mortgage r
Why Isn't My Tampa Home Selling in 2026? Why Your Neighbor's House Sold First
WHY IS YOUR TAMPA HOME STILL FOR SALE WHILE YOUR NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE JUST SOLD? The Truth About Selling a Home in Tampa Bay's 2026 Real Estate Market Your neighbor just sold their house. Maybe they even got a respectable price. Meanwhile, your home has been sitting on the market for 60, 90 or even 120
The First Time Homebuyer Dilemma: Are We Creating a Generation That Has to Inherit a Home?
The First Time Homebuyer Dilemma: Are We Creating a Generation That Has to Inherit a Home? For decades, buying your first home was one of the most important milestones of adulthood. Today, that milestone is moving further and further out of reach. In 1991, the typical first time homebuyer was just 2
Why Renters Should vote YES on Amendment 3 this November 3rd
RENTERS AND AMENDMENT 3: THE PART ALMOST NOBODY IS TALKING ABOUT If you're renting a home or apartment in Florida, you may have heard this argument about Amendment 3: “Amendment 3 gives homeowners a tax break and shifts the burden onto renters.” There's a pretty important problem with that argument.
My Neighbor Sold for $1 Million, So Mine Is Worth $1 Million Too… Right?
My Neighbor Sold for $1 Million, So Mine Is Worth $1 Million Too… Right? There may be no more dangerous sentence in real estate than this one: “My neighbor’s house sold for a million dollars, and my house is exactly the same.” Well… maybe. Let me tell you a little real estate story that plays out ev
What Happens If Amendment 3 Fails? The Four Legged Chair Every Florida Homeowner Should Understand
What Happens If Amendment 3 Fails? The Four Legged Chair Every Florida Homeowner Should Understand November 3, 2026 could become one of the most consequential days Florida homeowners have faced in years. The debate over Amendment 3 has focused heavily on what happens if it passes. I think homeowners
Moving to Tampa Florida? A Tampa Native Realtor’s Guide to North Tampa, South Tampa, Lutz, the Beaches and More
Moving to Tampa Florida? A Tampa Native Realtor’s Guide to North Tampa, South Tampa, Lutz, the Beaches and More If you're thinking about moving to Tampa, Florida, here's the first thing I would tell you: there is no single answer to the question, "What's the best place to live in Tampa?" I've lived