Plesko Real Estate Report

As Central Florida's market continues to evolve in 2025, homeowners face a pivotal question: should I sell my home or rent it out?  While selling can offer immediate capital and a clean slate, renting offers compelling advantages in today's dynamic real estate landscape.

Long-Term Financial Growth

Home values have appreciated steadily across Central Florida, and renting allows you to retain ownership while collecting monthly income.  With demand for rental homes still strong - especially among relocators and remote workers - your property can become a passive income stream while continuing to gain value.

Offset Rising Costs

In a climate of fluctuating interest rates, insurance costs and inflation, rental income can help offset your own housing or investment costs.  Many landlords also use rental proceeds to subsidize new mort...

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Fall is a good time to hold an open house, especially in Florida. The weather gets milder and more welcoming. With the right planning, you can make your home noticeable and attract real buyers. Here's what you need to know:

Tips for Getting Ready for Your Fall Open House

• Create Curb Appeal: First impressions matter. Keep your lawn neat. Rake up leaves, trim hedges, and plant seasonal flowers. A few pumpkins or a fall wreath on the front door can make it feel warm and welcoming.
• Clean and Declutter: Before you show your home...

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On or about August 17^th of this year, the way consumers hire and compensate their individual buying-side and selling-side real estate agents is changing drastically.

Our goal is always to ensure that our selling and buying clients are knowledgeable, and fully prepared to succeed in any type of market environment.  These changes impact both buyers and sellers.

Because of a National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement with the Dept. of Justice (DOJ), there are big changes coming to how real estate agents operate, and how they are compensated.

Starting on or about August 17^th of this year (exact date TBD), these changes will take effect in Florida:

• Sellers of real property (all types of residential homes, including land) will no longer be obligated to offer compensation to buying-side agents...

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In a word?  Demand.  Despite interest rates continuing to fluctuate between 6.5% and 7.0%, demand for central Florida homes continues to be very strong.  For the 15^th consecutive year, Florida real estate is the top choice for international buyers, with Canada being the largest group.  The other large group of (non-Floridian) buyers have been coming from certain northern and western states that generally have higher taxes (see list below). 

Five of the

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This brief Q+A may help you decide if NOW is a good time for YOU to sell your current home, then buy your next home!


Q – Won't prices come down because of higher interest rates? Isn't the market going to crash?

A – Rates have been higher since May 2022, and it is NOT happening.  For July 2023, prices/values are flat vs. this time last year.  It's been that way for about 3-4 months now.  Demand for Florida (Orlando-area) housing is very high, with buyers from high-tax states as well as international buyers continuing to drive our market.  Instead of prices coming down, savvy sellers and builders are offering interest rate buy-down cash contributions to buyers, which allow buyers to

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