ORLANDO, Fla— There might be blizzards in Boston, sleet in Chicago or rain in Raleigh, but chances are the weather is warm and sunny in Florida. In fact, during the winter of 2010-11, there was snow on the ground in 49 of the 50 states – with the exception of Florida.
Read moreORLANDO, Fla. — If you want to add value to your home, consider “going green.” Investing in energy-saving, environmentally friendly features can reduce your monthly bills, enhance your lifestyle and make your home more attractive to future buyers.
Read moreORLANDO, Fla. – Throughout Florida, attractive sales prices, stable interest rates and a wide range of choices have created a great market for buyers, according to 2012 Florida Realtors® President Summer Greene, regional manager with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Florida 1st in Fort Lauderdale.
Read moreWith year-round blue skies, tropical breezes and warm climate, it’s no surprise that Florida’s nickname is the Sunshine State. But did you know that Florida has the nation’s second longest coastline, only behind Alaska. Or that it’s nearly 800 miles to drive from Key West in the south to Pensacola in the northwest?
Read moreC.J. Wright, a Realtor® with ERA Dan Jones & Associates in Jacksonville, Florida, says its easy and inexpensive to freshen up your kitchen and baths. “De-cluttering and cleaning always comes first,” she says. “Start by taking those magnets off the refrigerator and clean your countertops. Then, you can see what other steps are needed. ”
Read moreTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Hundreds of Realtors from across Florida recently traveled to the state’s capital to meet with their legislators and discuss concerns affecting all Florida residents and visitors during Great American Realtor Days, held this year on Feb. 14-15.
Read moreORLANDO, Fla. – To help protect homebuyers and sellers from unlicensed real estate practitioners, Florida Realtors® wants to spread the word that unlicensed real estate activity is a crime.
Read moreAs the Sunshine State, Florida offers a warm welcome to new commercial and business investment, according to Florida Realtors®.
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 9, 2012 – As a strong advocate for affordable housing, Florida Realtors® urges Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to put the Sadowski Housing Trust Fund at the top of the state’s list to receive some of an expected $300-plus million due from the recent foreclosure legal settlement with five of the nation’s largest banks. Read More »
ORLANDO, Fla., May 4, 2012 – Fear of the unknown and what lurks in the shadows may be common, but it’s greatly overrated when it comes to the “shadow inventory” of Florida’s real estate market, says Florida Realtors® Chief Economist Dr. John Tuccillo. Read More »
What’s happening in Florida’s housing market? Real estate is a vital part of the economy in the Sunshine State, and Florida Realtors® serves as the voice for real estate in Florida. In this Market Minute, Florida Realtors® Chief Economist Dr. John Tuccillo updates you on the state’s latest housing statistics and provides insight into what the numbers really mean.
OCALA, Fla. – Der Gemütlichkeit. It’s a German phrase that means “well being and happiness enjoyed with good friends and good times.” And Kristina Vavrek, a Realtor and broker with Harmony Homes Realty LLC in Ocala, says it’s the essence of the Swinging Bavarians, a German Bavarian polka band in which Vavrek is a member.
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