Florida Realtors honors 2026 award winners

Several awards recognizing Realtor excellence were presented Thursday at the annual convention: Tim Weisheyer, president in 2025, was named Realtor of the Year.

Wealth Building Summit turns career success into a wealth strategy

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.  

Mortgage Rates Continue Higher Despite Bond Market Improvement

Mortgage rates rose for the third straight day on Tuesday with the average top-tier 30yr fixed rate moving up a modest 0.02% to 6.75%. Notably, the bond market was actually in slightly better shape compared to yesterday--something that would normally be good news for rates. So what's the catch? As i

Owner’s death may complicate but not stop home sale

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.