Posts with tag 'Frank & Gloria Plesko'

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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There's something exciting about stepping into a newer home - and it's not just the fresh paint.  From safety to style, newer homes offer major advantages over older ones.  Let's dive into why upgrading could be a game-changer for your family.

• Safety & Resilience
  Florida's building codes have evolved dramatically since the hurricanes of '92, '04, and '17.  Today's homes are built tough - with impact windows, reinforced roofs, and block construction that stands up to storms.  Older homes often lack these protections, and that can mean higher insurance costs and more risk.
  
  
•  Energy Efficiency
  Newer homes are designed to save you money.  Think better insulation, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and double or triple-pane windows.  Homes built before 2005 often miss the mark here - leading to higher ut...

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When buying a new construction home, many buyers assume that walking into a builder's office and working directly with their salesperson is the easiest path forward.  But easier doesn't always mean better.  Having trusted realtors like Frank and Gloria Plesko on your side can mean the difference between a good experience - and a truly great investment.

The Power of True Representation

Builder salespeople are employees of the builder.  Their goal?  Promote their company's homes, protect their bottom line, and stick closely to company policies.  They don't work for you.

• We do. With 33 years of experience in Central Florida real estate, including extensive work in new construction and resales, we've built a career on advocating for our clients - not builders.
  
  

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