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Wealth building starts with behavior, expert tells Realtors August 24, 2026
Author, entrepreneur and speaker Peter Sheahan told Realtors at Florida Realtors’ Wealth Building Summit that lasting wealth starts with repeatable behaviors that make saving and investing easier over time.
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BREAKING NEWS: Florida Realtors supports property tax reform August 23, 2026
Florida Realtors’ Board of Directors approved today the association’s support of Amendment 3, a November ballot measure that would provide property tax relief and make changes to Florida’s homestead and non-homestead property tax structure.
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Appeals court rules with NAR, Sitzer-Burnett settlement remains intact August 21, 2026
A federal appeals court upheld final approval of the 2024 Sitzer-Burnett settlement, rejecting objections over legal standing, payouts and the inclusion of home buyers.
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Seven Realtors join ranks of Florida Realtors Board Certified Professionals August 21, 2026
Says President Chuck Bonfiglio: Earning the distinction shows “a commitment to their profession” and that they go above and beyond for their customers.
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Legal update gives Realtors practical ways to reduce risk August 20, 2026
Florida Realtors' legal experts urged Realtors to address issues early, document agreements, ask the right questions and use trusted sources to help prevent transaction problems.
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Florida housing market shows broader signs of strength August 20, 2026
Florida’s housing market is showing strength in different ways across price points, property types and regions, while gradual income growth could help improve affordability over time, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said Thursday.
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Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year August 20, 2026
Mortgage rates eased for the second straight week, with the average 30-year fixed rate slipping to 6.65%, though borrowing costs remain above year-ago levels.
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Florida Realtors honors 2026 award winners August 19, 2026
Several awards recognizing Realtor excellence were presented Thursday at the annual convention: Tim Weisheyer, president in 2025, was named Realtor of the Year.
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Wealth Building Summit turns career success into a wealth strategy August 19, 2026
The Wealth Building Summit at the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo challenged Realtors to think beyond the next transaction, with sessions on investing, tax strategy, long-term ownership, financial habits and creative ways to build lasting wealth.
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Owner’s death may complicate but not stop home sale August 18, 2026
A property owner’s death does not necessarily end a pending sale, but determining who has authority to proceed can be complicated. Agents should not try to sort out heirs or signing authority themselves and should encourage the appropriate parties to get a probate attorney involved immediately.
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