Newsroom Archive

ORLANDO, Fla. — When college begins in a few months, 226 deserving students from communities across Florida will receive financial help for their costs through scholarships from Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Inc.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Continuing positive trends from previous months, Florida’s housing market had more closed sales, more new pending sales and higher pending inventory in May 2026 compared to the previous year, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data.

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — When the kids left the house, Erin Halstead and her husband stared at each other across the dinner table. They realized the family business – two decades in septic and portable restrooms – didn’t give them much to talk about anymore. “I needed a real job,” she jokes. She’s always loved people, knew how to fill out a contract from government work, and craved a way to learn more about life beyond her quiet beach town. Real estate checked every box. She took the class, passed the test, and hasn’t looked back.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Realtors, along with Realtors® in the Sunshine State and across the U.S., celebrate June as National Homeownership Month. The recognition acknowledges the importance of owning a home and the impact it has on the lives of American families, local communities and the nation’s economic health.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Weather is more unpredictable than ever before, and homeowners should take stock of the outdoor power equipment they have in their garages and sheds to handle any damage left behind. Preparation is key – before a storm and unseasonable weather hits a community.

ORLANDO, Fla. — As the Sunshine State, warm weather is a given in Florida, but those temperatures really start to rise in the summer. Here’s a heat advisory for homeowners: As temperatures climb, your lawn and landscape will need more care – but it’s important to ensure your yard is healthy before a heat wave hits.