• Florida Amendment 3: What Changes for Homeowners in 2026?,Leanna Tillman

    Florida Amendment 3: What Changes for Homeowners in 2026?

    Florida Amendment 3: What Changes for Homeowners in 2026? By Leanna Tillman, Realtor® with Y Realty · Updated October 15, 2026 Quick Answer: Florida Amendment 3 would raise qualifying non-school homestead exemptions to $150,000 in 2027. The amount would rise to $250,000 in 2028. School district taxe

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  • Cost of Living in Tampa Bay, FL: A 2026 Buyer's Breakdown,Leanna Tillman

    Cost of Living in Tampa Bay, FL: A 2026 Buyer's Breakdown

    Cost of Living in Tampa Bay, FL: A 2026 Buyer's Breakdown By Leanna Tillman, Realtor | Tampa Bay Real Estate Quick Answer: Tampa's overall cost of living index sits at 114, meaning it runs about 14% above the national average, according to uscostofliving.com's 2026 data. Housing itself actually runs

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  • Florida Homestead Exemption: How Tampa Bay Homeowners Save on Property Taxes,Leanna Tillman

    Florida Homestead Exemption: How Tampa Bay Homeowners Save on Property Taxes

    Florida Homestead Exemption: How Tampa Bay Homeowners Save on Property Taxes By Leanna Tillman, Realtor | Tampa Bay Real Estate Quick Answer: Florida's homestead exemption cuts up to $50,000 off your home's taxable value if it's your primary residence. In the Tampa Bay area, that usually saves homeo

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