FCC Update on Drones with LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance
The FCC is seeking input on rules affecting certain foreign-made drones and components, including some used for LiDAR mapping, but no blanket ban is in place.
Solar Panels – Questions to Ask Before Contract
Sellers should determine whether solar panels are owned, financed or leased and address payoff or transfer terms before entering a sales contract.
Florida condo sales strengthen across price ranges
Florida condo and townhouse sales rose 11% in July, with gains extending from lower-priced units to higher-end properties as the market continues to adjust.
Florida newcomers bring stronger buying profile
People moving to Florida from other states tend to earn more and are more likely to own a home, while international migration now drives most of the state’s net growth, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Report.
Brokerages expand AI use as safeguards take focus
Delta Media Group found AI use among brokerages rose to more than 97% in 2026, but data security, compliance and guardrails remain key issues.
Florida Realtors board approves 2027 budget, other priorities
Directors also elected association officers and NAR directors, approved 2027 standing committees and acted on several governance items at the annual business meeting.
Wealth building starts with behavior, expert tells Realtors
Author, entrepreneur and speaker Peter Sheahan told Realtors at Florida Realtors’ Wealth Building Summit that lasting wealth starts with repeatable behaviors that make saving and investing easier over time.
BREAKING NEWS: Florida Realtors supports property tax reform
Florida Realtors’ Board of Directors approved today the association’s support of Amendment 3, a November ballot measure that would provide property tax relief and make changes to Florida’s homestead and non-homestead property tax structure.
Seven Realtors join ranks of Florida Realtors Board Certified Professionals
Says President Chuck Bonfiglio: Earning the distinction shows “a commitment to their profession” and that they go above and beyond for their customers.
Appeals court rules with NAR, Sitzer-Burnett settlement remains intact
A federal appeals court upheld final approval of the 2024 Sitzer-Burnett settlement, rejecting objections over legal standing, payouts and the inclusion of home buyers.