Newsroom Archive

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. This year marks the 23rd anniversary of National Homeownership Month.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30, 2025. For those six months, Floridians face the greatest possibility of major storms. Florida Realtors – The Voice for Real Estate® in Florida – encourages all residents, including homeowners, renters and property managers, to take essential steps now to protect lives and property.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s housing market reported more inventory of for-sale homes (active listings) and easing median prices in April compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data.

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – At a recent event for Building Homes for Heroes, a charity dedicated to providing housing solutions for veterans, Chrissy Hartley, a Realtor and property manager for Dream Team Realty in Fort Walton Beach, shared a poignant story of a Gold Star widow whose life was transformed through the organization’s efforts.

LAKE CITY, Fla. – With a career spanning over two decades, Sandy Kishton’s journey into real estate began in 2003 after transitioning from a career in the medical field. Kishton is a broker-associate with RE/MAX Professionals in Lake City.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s housing market in March and the first quarter (1Q) of 2025 reported more new listings, increased for-sale inventory (active listings) and easing median prices compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data.