A rundown of ideas Florida lawmakers have so far to cut property taxes
The window for Florida lawmakers to meaningfully debate cutting property taxes gets smaller with each passing day. Monday marks day 21 of 60 in the legislative session, and there is still no policy discussion between the two legislative chambers on Republicans’ best effort to make Florida more affordable ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. And while Gov. Ron DeSantis has been calling for a repeal of property taxes for roughly a year, he has yet to produce any proposals. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
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Disney’s newest development isn’t for tourists—it’s for Florida renters
Disney World has a new project underway and it's not a theme park for tourists—it's housing for Florida renters. It's a development more than three years in the making, and a key component recently got approval from the state to move forward with construction. The Michaels Organization was chosen by Walt Disney World to build, own, and operate the more than 1,300 units on Disney's land. Michaels is the largest privately held owner of affordable housing in the country. [Source: MSN]
‘Florida Man house’ is for sale in Pinellas Park. Here’s how it got built
From the curb, 7061 62nd St N in Pinellas Park looks like any other home on the block. But behind the unassuming facade awaits a labyrinth of oddities, with themed rooms ranging from a pirate’s cove, an indoor waterfall, an atomic-age kitchen, a western saloon, a 1950s hot rod room and archways designed to look like the walls of a cave. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Florida
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. [Source: Stacker]
Florida's most exclusive enclave offers total privacy — But it'll cost you millions
Alittle-known Florida neighborhood has quietly established itself as one of the Sunshine State's "most exclusive" communities, drawing in a wave of high-net-worth residents who are willing to fork out millions for the privilege of entry into the secretive enclave. Unlike its splashier neighbors, like Bal Harbour or Miami Beach, Golden Beach has remained very much under the radar, drawing in the rich and famous largely through word of mouth. [Source: Realtor.com]
$10.98 million
Come Monday, you can own the home of pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan when 1040 Eldorado Ave. in Clearwater officially lists for $10.98 million. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
› Miami real estate startup raises millions, eyes U.S. expansion
A Miami-based proptech startup that uses artificial intelligence and blockchain to modernize property title verification raised $2.5 million in seed funding as it prepares to expand nationally. Titl said the funding round was led by Cary, North Carolina-based Cofounders Capital and Pointe-Claire, Canada-based FIT Ventures. The new capital will be used to scale Titl’s operations beyond Florida, with near-term expansion planned in Georgia, Maryland and Connecticut.
› Tampa Bay architects predict slower real estate growth in 2026
The Tampa Bay area will continue to see real estate growth throughout 2026, but at a slower rate than previous years as developers face new economic challenges, a new survey says. The American Institute of Architects’ Tampa Bay chapter surveys member architects in the region each year for its annual Voices of Architecture survey, which aims to predict future trends in area real estate and construction activity.
› Housing nonprofit expands to Jax to repair veterans’ homes
After decades of serving regions across the state, the housing nonprofit Rebuilding Together Greater Florida is expanding its presence in Northeast Florida. Since 2000, RTGFL has helped families across Florida address urgent home repairs, provide disaster relief, homeowner education and more as one of 140 Rebuilding Together affiliates across the country. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one. The nonprofit has secured funding to establish an office in Jacksonville.
› Top deals reshape Southwest real estate market in 2025
Southwest Florida’s real estate market in 2025 reflects Sir Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In residential real estate last year, home sales were flat year over year. Sales volume slowed over the past two years, compared to the two years immediately after COVID-19. But homes priced above $10 million in 2025 showed the opposite reaction: They set records in Port Royal, an exclusive, multimillion-dollar community in Naples.