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.  

Why Mortgage Rates Didn't Fall as Much as 30yr Bonds Today

Mortgage rates dropped on Wednesday due to a combination of lower oil prices and the announcement of changes to Treasury's bond buyback program. The oil price angle is easy to understand. Throughout the war, higher fuel prices have caused volatility in inflation expectations and inflation is a criti

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.