Fla.’s Housing Market: Rising Inventory, Easing Median Prices in April

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Fla.’s Housing Market: Rising Inventory, Easing Median Prices in April

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Fla.’s Housing Market: Rising Inventory, Easing Median Prices in April
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.

Realtor® Chrissy Hartley: Building Homes for Heroes

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Realtor® Chrissy Hartley: Building Homes for Heroes

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Realtor® Chrissy Hartley: Building Homes for Heroes
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.

Sandy Kishton: A Relationship–and Community–Minded Realtor®

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Sandy Kishton: A Relationship–and Community–Minded Realtor®

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Sandy Kishton: A Relationship–and Community–Minded Realtor®
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.

Florida Realtors®: FCC Warns of Mortgage Scam Calls

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Florida Realtors®: FCC Warns of Mortgage Scam Calls
ORLANDO, Fla. – Homeowners should watch for calls from scammers posing as mortgage lenders threatening foreclosure if they don’t pay up, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Florida Realtors®: Florida ‘Moves’ New Residents in 2024

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Florida Realtors®: Florida ‘Moves’ New Residents in 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Sunshine State continues to attract new residents with its lifestyle and other benefits: Florida is the No. 4 growth state of 2024, according to the latest U-Haul Growth Index data, which analyzes one-way customer moves last year.

Florida Realtors® Shares Top 2025 Backyarding Trends

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ORLANDO, Fla. – The popularity of backyarding will continue to increase in 2025, says the TurfMutt Foundation, which has encouraged outdoor living and caring for green spaces for the last 15 years. Backyarding is the act of moving everyday activities like dining, entertaining, relaxing, and working to the outdoor green space around us, such as family yards, parks, sports fields, and other green areas.

Florida Realtors®: Census Data Shows Fla. Had Highest Net Migration Among States

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Florida Realtors®: Census Data Shows Fla. Had Highest Net Migration Among States

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Florida Realtors®: Census Data Shows Fla. Had Highest Net Migration Among States
ORLANDO, Fla. – In 2024, Realtors® reported that their recent clients chose to move to a specific area primarily to be closer to family and friends (30%) and to get more home for the money (21%), according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors®.

Realtor® John Waas: Bringing a Military Legacy to Real Estate

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Realtor® John Waas: Bringing a Military Legacy to Real Estate
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The commanding officer arrived six months ahead of schedule for his upcoming assignment at the commanding officer school. He needed a place for his family to stay during this short-term transition, and Pensacola's rental market proved to be quite a challenge for the high-ranking officer.

Realtor® Adam Gurske: On a Mission to Serve

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Realtor® Adam Gurske: On a Mission to Serve

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Realtor® Adam Gurske: On a Mission to Serve
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Adam Gurske, a Realtor® and broker associate at Matchmaker Realty in Gainesville, Fla., has spent over a decade helping clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of residential real estate. But, like many real estate agents, his journey to becoming a broker associate was not what he initially envisioned.

Realtor® Stacy Horst: Finding Hope in Hopelessness

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Realtor® Stacy Horst: Finding Hope in Hopelessness

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Realtor® Stacy Horst: Finding Hope in Hopelessness
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. – After the death of her daughter due to suicide, Stacy Horst, a Realtor® with Keller Williams Atlantic Partners in Amelia Island, and her husband were determined other families wouldn’t have to endure the grief they did. Her charity, Erin’s Hope and Horst’s remarkable work in the community earned her the prestigious NAR Good Neighbor award, a testament to her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those around her.