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ORLANDO, Fla. – Years before he earned his broker’s license, Benjamin Gilbert found himself standing in a courtroom, face to face with a 17-year-old kid who had stolen his car. But instead of pressing charges, Benjamin asked to speak to him. “I told him, ‘You’ve got a choice right now. You can keep going down this path, or you can take this as a wake-up call.” That conversation left a lasting impression on Benjamin.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s housing market in July mirrored trends seen over the past several months with no significant shifts, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing report, as buyers and sellers alike pull back amid economic uncertainty and mortgage interest rates fluctuating near 6.5%. Closed sales of single-family existing homes statewide last month dropped 2.8% compared to July 2024.

ORLANDO, Fla. — For the fourth consecutive year, Florida Realtors®, the largest professional trade association in Florida, has been named one of Florida’s “Best Companies To Work For.”

ORLANDO, Fla. — Success strategies from top real estate leaders, the chance to network with other industry professionals, and the latest in high-tech devices: That’s what the Florida Realtors® 2025 Convention & Trade Expo offers – opportunities to boost business and your bottom line.

ORLANDO, Fla. — In June, closed sales of single-family existing homes statewide rose 2.8% compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data. Continuing trends seen over the past few months, Florida’s housing market also reported higher inventory levels (active listings), and easing median sales prices in June and second quarter (2Q) 2025 year over year.

ORLANDO, Fla. — This July, help Realtors® and other volunteers across the state make a splash and clean up Florida’s beaches, lakes and other waterways as part of Florida Realtors® “Clean Up Florida Waters” effort.