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ORLANDO, Fla. — What does grass do for you? More than you think, according to the TurfMutt Foundation: From being an environmental superhero to providing a safe place for kids and pets to play, a healthy grass lawn is a good investment.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Who are Florida Realtors members? A typical Realtor® in Florida is female, with a median age in the mid-50s and an average of 11 years of business experience in the profession. Plus, Florida’s Realtors rely on real estate as a primary income, stay active in their communities and maintain strong ties to Florida homeownership.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Getting ready to trim the tree and deck your halls for holiday festivities? Be sure you’re doing it safely. Here are some tips from Florida Realtors® to help you prepare your home for a happy holiday.

MIAMI — In 2008, Eddie Blanco moved to Miami with a newborn, a stack of unsold investments from Mississippi, and a question: What now?

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s housing market in October reported more closed sales, an uptick in inventory (active listings) and median prices that continue to ease, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing report.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On Realtor and broker-owner Patti Ketcham’s business card, the title under her name once read: “Creative Genius.” It started as a wink, then stuck, because it fits. Ketcham solves real problems with empathy and precision. “Residential real estate is about people,” she says. “Be empathetic. Be a problem solver. Understand the contract.” The rest? Noise.