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- Appeals court rules with NAR, Sitzer-Burnett settlement remains intact 08/21/2026A federal appeals court upheld final approval of the 2024 Sitzer-Burnett settlement, rejecting objections over legal standing, payouts and the inclusion of home buyers.amyc
- Seven Realtors join ranks of Florida Realtors Board Certified Professionals 08/21/2026Says President Chuck Bonfiglio: Earning the distinction shows “a commitment to their profession” and that they go above and beyond for their customers.amyc
- Legal update gives Realtors practical ways to reduce risk 08/20/2026Florida Realtors' legal experts urged Realtors to address issues early, document agreements, ask the right questions and use trusted sources to help prevent transaction problems.amyc
- Florida housing market shows broader signs of strength 08/20/2026Florida’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.amyc
- Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year 08/20/2026Mortgage 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.amyc
- Florida Realtors honors 2026 award winners 08/19/2026Several awards recognizing Realtor excellence were presented Thursday at the annual convention: Tim Weisheyer, president in 2025, was named Realtor of the Year.amyc
- Wealth Building Summit turns career success into a wealth strategy 08/19/2026The 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.amyc
- Florida luxury home sales post strong July gains 08/18/2026Million-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%.amyc
- Florida buyers move ahead without waiting on mortgage rates 08/18/2026Florida 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.amyc
- Florida lands 19 cities among nation’s top boomtowns 08/18/2026Florida 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.amyc