Florida's HJR 1-F Lawsuit and the December 31, 2026 Residency Cutoff: What Orlando Luxury Buyers Should Do Now

On June 11, 2026, a lawsuit filed in Leon County's Second Judicial Circuit put Florida's biggest property tax overhaul in decades into legal limbo — four and a half months before voters were set to decide it. If you're an out-of-state buyer eyeing Winter Park, Windermere, or the Butler Chain, you no

Florida's 2026 Property Tax Amendment: The Orlando Right-Sizer's Complete Decision Guide

⚡ Quick Summary The Core Rule: The upcoming November 3, 2026 ballot amendment (HJR 1-F) proposes expanding the primary non-school homestead exemption up to a $250,000 cap by 2028. While out-of-state newcomers face a strict December 31, 2026 domicile deadline or risk a costly 5-year phase-in penalty,

Orlando Property Tax in 2026: What Buyers and Homeowners Actually Pay (And How to Pay Less)

⚡ Quick Summary The Core Answer: Online listing portals display artificial 0.85% historical property tax averages protected by legacy caps, but 2026 home buyers face actual property tax rates starting between 1.5% and 1.9% of the purchase price, dictated by whether an address sits inside incorporate

Our Orlando Home Is Too Big. Here's What to Do About It

⚡ Quick Summary The Core Answer: Transitioning from an oversized 4,500 sq. ft. legacy estate to a 2,200 sq. ft. luxury villa or townhome recovers over $20,000 annually in operational drag, allowing empty nesters to capture massive equity plays in premium lock-and-leave corridors like Winter Park, La