Anthony J. D'Amico, Weichert Realtor Hallmark Properties - Port Orange

06/03/2026

🏠 FLORIDA PROPERTY TAX UPDATE 🏠
​The Florida Legislature has officially concluded its special session on property tax relief, voting to place a major constitutional amendment on the ballot for Florida voters this November 2026.

​If approved by at least 60% of voters, this proposal will bring massive changes starting in 2027. Here is what you need to know:

​🔹 For Primary Homeowners: The proposal would dramatically expand the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes—moving it from the current setup to $150,000 in 2027, and up to $250,000 in 2028 (with automatic inflation adjustments after that).

​🔹 School Taxes Are Protected: To safeguard funding for Florida's public schools, lawmakers modified the original plan. School district taxes are excluded from this increase, meaning your tax savings will primarily come from reductions in county, city, and special district taxes.

​🔹 Relief for Landlords & Businesses: In a big win for real estate investors and local business owners, the amendment would also slash the annual assessment increase cap on non-homestead properties (rentals, commercial buildings, and second homes) from 10% down to 5%.

​🔹 The New Resident Rule: To protect local taxpayers, people relocating to Florida after December 31, 2026, will receive a smaller initial exemption and must reside in the state for five years before qualifying for the full $250,000 tier.

​The Bottom Line: This is the most significant property tax relief proposal in Florida history, but nothing changes today. The final decision rests entirely with Florida voters on November 3rd.

​As a local real estate professional, I’ll be keeping a close eye on how this impacts municipal budgets and property values right here in Volusia County.
​What are your thoughts? Will you be voting YES or NO on this amendment in November? Let’s talk in the comments! 👇

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06/03/2026

🌀 June 1 marks the official start of Hurricane Season, and now is the time to make sure you're prepared.

Hurricane season runs through November 30, and a few minutes spent reviewing your emergency plans and insurance coverage today can save a lot of stress later.

I encourage homeowners to contact their insurance provider and review their policy. Be sure to ask about:
✅ Wind damage coverage, including roofs and structural damage
✅ Flood and storm surge coverage, which may require a separate flood insurance policy

Understanding what is—and isn't—covered before a storm is on the radar can help avoid surprises during the claims process.

As your local Realtor®, I'm always here to help. Whether you have questions about your home's value, preparing your property for storm season, buying, selling, or anything related to real estate, don't hesitate to reach out.

Stay safe, stay informed, and let's all be prepared for whatever this hurricane season brings. 🌴☀️🏠

06/02/2026

🏡 FLORIDA HOMETOWN HEROES UPDATE 🏡

If you're a teacher, healthcare worker, first responder, military member, veteran, court employee, childcare worker, or other eligible essential worker, Florida's Hometown Heroes Program may help make homeownership more affordable.

Qualified buyers may be eligible for up to $35,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance, along with competitive mortgage financing options. The program is available throughout Florida and is designed to help the people who serve our communities become homeowners in the communities where they work.

⚠️ Funding availability can change quickly, and previous funding allocations have been fully reserved in a matter of months. If you're thinking about buying a home in 2026, now is the time to find out whether you qualify and what funding opportunities are currently available.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, veteran, law enforcement officer, firefighter, nurse, teacher, or other eligible professional, I'd be happy to connect you with a participating lender and help you explore your options.

📩 Send me a message to learn more!

05/27/2026

🚨 HUGE NEWS FOR FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS! 🚨

​Governor Ron DeSantis just announced a massive new plan to drastically cut and eventually completely ELIMINATE property taxes for permanent Florida residents!

​Here are the quick highlights from today's speech:
​Massive Tax Cuts: The plan pushes to raise the homestead exemption to $250,000 initially, and eventually up to $500,000. This would completely wipe out property taxes for 92% of Florida homeowners living in their primary residence.
​Phase-Out Mandate: DeSantis called property taxes "the worst way to do taxation" and wants a strict schedule to phase them out entirely for primary homes.

​Putting Locals First: There will be a 5-year waiting period for newcomers moving to the state before they can get this exemption.

​No New Taxes: The state will use its budget surplus to help local emergency services (police/fire) handle the transition—meaning no new taxes to make up the difference.

​What’s next? DeSantis is calling a Special Legislative Session starting this Monday to get this on the November ballot. If lawmakers approve it, it will be up to Florida voters to pass it this fall!
​What do you think of this plan? 👇🏖️

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05/19/2026

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05/19/2026

Yesterday marked my 15th visit to the World Trade Center Health Program clinics. I started my care at Stony Brook and for the past 5 years have been treated at Rutgers.

The doctors, nurses, and administrative staff have always been professional, compassionate, and genuinely caring. Thank you to all of them for the incredible work you do and for continuing to take care of those who served during such a difficult time.

05/13/2026