Posts from January 30th, 2026

The Orlando area market found its footing in 2025. Home values held steady with roughly 1% year‑over‑year growth, and inventory levels between November and December ranged from 11,389 to 12,516 homes - a healthy, sustainable range for our region.

A major stabilizing force continues to be the large number of homeowners with sub‑4% and even sub‑3% mortgages. These owners feel no urgency to move, which keeps inventory from flooding the market. If they did list at typical levels, supply would nearly double and prices would fall sharply. Instead, their reluctance to sell has helped maintain balance and protect home values.

As we enter 2026, mortgage rates are averaging around 6%, but buyers have more flexibility than they may realize. Builders and motivated sellers are frequently offering concessions that allow buyers to negotiate rates below 5% through temporary or perma...

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