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.

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.

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.

Says President Chuck Bonfiglio: Earning the distinction shows “a commitment to their profession” and that they go above and beyond for their customers.

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’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.

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.

Several awards recognizing Realtor excellence were presented Thursday at the annual convention: Tim Weisheyer, president in 2025, was named Realtor of the Year.

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.  

A property owner’s death does not necessarily end a pending sale, but determining who has authority to proceed can be complicated. Agents should not try to sort out heirs or signing authority themselves and should encourage the appropriate parties to get a probate attorney involved immediately.

Million-dollar home sales climbed sharply across Florida in July, with condo and townhouse sales up more than 31% and single-family sales up more than 27%.

Buyers should weigh debt, savings, taxes, insurance and other costs when deciding how much home they can comfortably afford.

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.

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.

NAR is urging federal officials to include self-employed real estate professionals in a proposed rule that could expand access to association health plans.

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.

Stalled listings may need better pricing, stronger photos, updated descriptions, seller incentives and renewed agent outreach before sellers turn to a price cut, real estate coach Darryl Davis says.

Florida home sales rose year over year for the 11th straight month in July as inventory tightened and pending sales continued to point to buyer demand.

Agents remain responsible for checking property facts, protecting customer information and reviewing AI-generated marketing before it reaches the public.

Short-form video and helpful explanations about financing, costs and the buying process can help agents reach millennial and Gen Z buyers.