Florida Realtors honors 2026 award winners
Several awards recognizing Realtor excellence were presented Thursday at the annual convention: Tim Weisheyer, president in 2025, was named Realtor of the Year.
Florida housing market shows broader signs of strength
Florida’s housing market is showing strength in different ways across price points, property types and regions, while gradual income growth could help improve affordability over time, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said Thursday.
Legal update gives Realtors practical ways to reduce risk
Florida Realtors legal experts urged Realtors to address issues early, document agreements, ask the right questions and use trusted sources to help prevent transaction problems.
Florida Realtors honors 2026 award winners
Several awards recognizing Realtor excellence were presented Thursday at the annual convention: Tim Weisheyer, president in 2025, was named Realtor of the Year.
Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year
Mortgage rates eased for the second straight week, with the average 30-year fixed rate slipping to 6.65%, though borrowing costs remain above year-ago levels.
NAR pushes for expanded health coverage options for self-employed Realtors
NAR is urging federal officials to include self-employed real estate professionals in a proposed rule that could expand access to association health plans.
Wealth Building Summit turns career success into a wealth strategy
The Wealth Building Summit at the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo challenged Realtors to think beyond the next transaction, with sessions on investing, tax strategy, long-term ownership, financial habits and creative ways to build lasting wealth.
Florida lands 19 cities among nation’s top boomtowns
Florida placed 19 cities among SmartAsset’s top 75 U.S. boomtowns, led by Palm Coast, North Port and Palm Bay, based on housing, workforce and economic growth.
Florida buyers move ahead without waiting on mortgage rates
Florida home sales and pending sales continued to rise in July, suggesting buyers are moving forward even as the mortgage-rate advantage they had earlier this year fades.
Working older adults reshape the downsizing market
More Americans are working past 65, changing what some older buyers want in a home, from office space and strong internet to low-maintenance features.