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ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s housing market is entering a more balanced and opportunity-rich phase after several years of volatility, according to economists speaking Jan. 9 at the 2026 Florida Real Estate Trends summit, part of Florida Realtors® 2026 Mid-Winter Business Meetings.

CHIPLEY, Fla. — When Cindy Birge answers the phone, it’s often someone she’s known for decades. Recently, she received a call from a woman whose aunt Birge had helped buy a home nearly 24 years ago. The woman still receives Birge’s yearly handwritten Christmas card. The tradition takes Birge weeks to complete but keeps her closely connected to the community she has served her entire life. “That’s the kind of personal touch people remember,” Birge says. “And it’s why they call back.”

ORLANDO, Fla. — Chuck Bonfiglio, broker-owner of AAA Realty Group in Plantation, will be installed as president of Florida Realtors, the state’s largest professional trade association with 230,000-plus members, this week during the state association’s 2026 Mid-Winter Business Meetings, Jan. 8-11, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s housing market in November reported more closed sales and more pending sales compared to a year ago, as buyers responded to lower mortgage rates this past month, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing report.

ORLANDO, Fla. – People decide to remodel their homes for many different reasons, which means the top remodeling projects for homeowner satisfaction and cost recovery vary, according to the latest Remodeling Impact Report.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones. To help new homeowners navigate the transition with confidence and protect their investment, Florida Realtors shares a few practical, expert-backed tips to make the most of homeownership.