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ORLANDO, Fla. – Hurricane season started June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30, 2024. During this time, Floridians face an increased possibility of major storms and should take steps to help weather a severe storm. Forecasters expect this Atlantic hurricane season will be a busy one: Colorado State University researchers predict 23 named storms, with 11 strengthening into hurricanes – and five becoming major hurricanes that are Category 3 or higher.

ORLANDO, Fla. – What does grass do for you? More than you may know. There are many ways grass lawns benefit people, pets and the planet, from capturing carbon to providing a safe place for kids and pets to play, according to The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of yards, parks and other green spaces.

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

LAND O’LAKES, Fla. – Adam R. Jonas, co-owner and broker of First Integrity Real Estate in Land O’Lakes, Florida, fondly remembers when he first caught the real estate bug. “When I was in middle school and high school, I used to stuff mailers for my oldest brother and his now wife. It was the mid-90s, so we were doing it old school,” he recalled.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s housing market in June and second quarter (2Q) 2024 showed rising inventory levels (active listings), more new listings and moderating median sales prices compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data.

ORLANDO, Fla. – As young people head off to college this fall, 179 of them from communities across Florida will receive financial help for their costs through scholarships from Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Inc.