Money allows the defenders of American freedom to call home and reconnect with loved ones. And it's not too late to give.

Fla. ranked No. 3 in first-time buyers - about $455M for owners - who qualified for one of three versions of the tax credit.

State added 21K residents in '09 following year-earlier drop of 56K in hopeful sign the worst of the recession has passed.

During the convention, Florida Realtors gave $5,000 awards to three students to help them realize their college dreams.