Press Releases
Planning for college? The Florida Association of Realtors® offers a total of $28,000 in scholarship awards
November 17, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - November 17, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida high school seniors: Are you filling out college applications and poring over potential scholarship programs? Then make plans to enter the Florida Association of Realtors®’ (FAR) 2008-2009 Scholarship/Essay Contest for High School Seniors for a chance to win up to $6,000 in scholarship funding.
Realtors Help Bring an Orlando Family Home
November 6, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - November 06, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Orlando resident Martina Dunston has spent more than 300 hours over the past two years helping build houses for other families while working toward her goal of someday owning her own home. Her dreams of homeownership were realized today when the National Association of Realtors® and […]
Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Increase
November 5, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - October 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — For the first time in almost three years, Florida’s existing home sales rose in September, noting a 24 percent increase in activity in the year-to-year comparison; last month’s sales of existing condos statewide increased 11 percent in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data […]
Six Defendants charged in Arson Scheme to Collect on Home Insurance Policy
October 29, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
October 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Hugo Barrera, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Robert Parker, Director, Miami-Dade Police Department, announced today that defendants Iraida Alvarez, Adiaris Figuerola, Alexis Perez, Erlin Oswaldo Perez, Carlos Stewart and […]
Universal Cycle to Hold Second Rule Development Workshop in Orlando
October 24, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Tallahassee, FL - October 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida Housing’s Universal Cycle will hold a Rule Development Workshop on Thursday, October 30, 2008 in Orlando.
Martinez Hosts Homeownership Preservation Forum for Residents In Manatee & Sarasota Counties
October 22, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Representatives from Senator Martinez’s Office, government and non-profit housing counseling agencies, and lenders will assist homeowners facing foreclosure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) today announced a Homeownership Preservation Forum from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to be held at the Manatee Convention Center in Palmetto on Saturday, […]
Miami Realtor Wins FAR’s 2008 Realtor Achievement Award
October 17, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - October 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Nancy Hogan, a member of the Realtor® Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches, has been recognized for winning Florida’s 2008 Realtor Achievement Award by the 125,000-member Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). The award was presented at FAR’s recent 92nd annual Convention & Trade Expo in Lake […]
Baldwin Park Wins FAR’s 2008 ENVY Award
October 16, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - October 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Baldwin Park, a traditional neighborhood development on 1,100 acres near Orlando’s thriving downtown, has won the 22nd Residential Environmental Award from the Florida Association of Realtors®’ (FAR).
Fairgoers can dispose of household items at Green Fair
October 15, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TAVARES, FL - October 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — While the 60 exhibitors at the free Lake County Green Fair, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wooton Park in Tavares, will share with fairgoers a wealth of environmental information, the Fair will also provide an opportunity to dispose of […]
FAR Honors Broward County Realtor As 2008 Humanitarian of the Year
October 10, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL October 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Claudette Bruck, a member of the Realtor® Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, has been named 2008 Realtor Humanitarian of the Year by the 125,000-member Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).
Miami Realtor Wins FAR’s 2008 Realtor Achievement Award
October 9, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - October 09, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Nancy Hogan, a member of the Realtor® Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches, has been recognized for winning Florida’s 2008 Realtor Achievement Award by the 125,000-member Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). The award was presented at FAR’s recent 92nd annual Convention & Trade Expo in […]
Tampa Realtor Is FAR’s 2008 Realtor Associate of the Year
October 8, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - October 08, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Tampa Realtor® Susanna Madden has been named Florida’s 2008 Associate Realtor of the Year by the 125,000-member Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). The award was presented at FAR’s recent 92nd annual Convention & Trade Expo in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Realtors Rally in Orlando
October 7, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, October 07, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) —
WHAT: 2008 REALTORS Conference & Expo
WHEN: November 7-10, 2008
WHERE: Orlando, Fla.
Florida Association of Realtors Presents $5,000 Scholarships to College-bound Students
October 6, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - October 06, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — As three recent Florida high school graduates return to college, their classes may be a little easier thanks to the $5,000 state scholarship awards each received from the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). The students’ winning essays were written on the topic “How Does a Realtor Professional […]
Florida Tax Exemptions Advance
October 3, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
U.S. Senate extends ability of Floridians to deduct sales and property taxes
WASHINGTON - October 03, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) today announced that the U.S. Senate has extended the ability of Floridians to deduct sales tax and property tax from their federal income tax returns.