Darek Homel - Real Estate Associate

05/29/2026

Florida's property tax picture changed this week. A special session starts Monday, June 1, and the proposal on the table would raise the homestead exemption to 250,000 dollars on primary residences. The state estimates that would mean zero property tax for about 60 percent of homeowners.

Important part most posts skip: nothing has changed yet. Homeowners in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade still pay current rates in 2026, and it only applies to primary homesteaded homes, not second homes or rentals.

If you have been waiting to list, this is worth understanding. Lower carrying costs plus tight tri-county inventory usually push prices up. We broke down the full timeline and what it means for sellers.

https://www.landmarksignaturerealty.com/blog/florida-property-tax-amendment-2026

05/27/2026

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05/26/2026

Florida's property tax amendment heads to a summer special session and the November ballot.

Most coverage frames this as "homeowner wins." The honest read for tri-county sellers and buyers is more interesting. The amendment, if it passes, could actually make Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade inventory tighter, not easier. Long-tenure homestead owners already have Save Our Homes protection. Add a near-zero non-school tax burden on top, and the math of staying put gets stronger.

Full analysis, timeline, and FAQ on the Landmark Signature Realty blog: https://www.landmarksignaturerealty.com/blog/florida-property-tax-amendment-2026

05/23/2026

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05/20/2026

Three concurrent changes hit South Florida real estate this month, and together they reshape the math for almost every buyer and seller in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade.

The 30-year mortgage rate spiked to 6.665% after April inflation. Citizens Property Insurance approved its first tri-county rate cut in over a decade, with savings of 11.9% to 14.1% effective July 1. And Fannie Mae's August 3 elimination of Limited Review tightens condo financing across 2,376 of the 2,397 buildings in the region.

The next 75 days are when most of the math gets decided. Full breakdown for sellers and buyers on the LSR blog.

https://www.landmarksignaturerealty.com/blog/south-florida-housing-market-may-2026

05/20/2026

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05/15/2026

Palm Beach County's average home price just crossed $1 million for the first time. Ever.

That is not a typo.
Q1 2026 data confirmed it: an average sale price of $1,025,233, up 11% year-over-year.

Meanwhile, inventory is shrinking, new listings are down by double digits, and Citizens insurance cuts, taking effect June 1, are adding real purchasing power for buyers across all three counties.

If you have been sitting on the fence about selling, the window is open right now. Family buyers are making their school-year decisions in the next few weeks.

Full breakdown in the blog: https://www.landmarksignaturerealty.com/blog/south-florida-home-prices-record-highs-sellers-2026

05/13/2026

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05/08/2026

Florida home insurance is finally going DOWN, and South Florida is getting the biggest cuts in the state.

Here is what the approved rate reductions look like for 2026:

Palm Beach County: -11.9%
Broward County: -14.1%
Miami-Dade County: -13.9%

These cuts take effect June 1 through Citizens Property Insurance, with private carriers filing additional reductions throughout 2026.

For sellers, this expands your qualified buyer pool starting this month. For buyers, lower insurance directly improves what you can afford at today's rates.

Full breakdown with the real numbers for all three counties is on our blog: https://www.landmarksignaturerealty.com/blog/florida-insurance-rates-2026-south-florida

05/06/2026

Palm Beach and Broward schools start on August 10.

Miami-Dade starts August 13.
Selling a home in South Florida takes 83 to 140 days from list to closing keys.
Do the math backward.

The $500K to $750K range is a seller's market right now in both Palm Beach and Broward. Inventory is tightening across all three counties. The families who list this week are the ones who close before school starts.

Full breakdown on our website blog:
https://www.landmarksignaturerealty.com/blog/sell-home-before-school-year-south-florida

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