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Central Florida Real Estate Recap of January 2026

Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association data shows spike in new listings to kick off the year

State of the Market

  • New listings rose 59.5% from December to January, with 3,852 new homes on the market in January, compared to 2,415 in December.
  • Pending sales rose 24.4%, with 3,515 in January compared to 2,825 in December.
  • Overall sales fell by 25.1% from December to January. There were 2,182 sales in December and 1,634 sales in January.
  • Homes spent an average of 81 days on the market (DOM) in January – up from 78 in December.
    • This is the highest DOM since February 2016.
  • Inventory for January was recorded at 11,741, up 3.1% from December when…

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Central Florida Real Estate Recap of December 2025

2025 was a year of normalization for Central Florida real estate – prices held at record highs, but buyers had more time, more options, and more room to negotiate than in recent years

2025 Annual Market Recap

(Cumulative 2025 totals compared to cumulative 2024 totals)

  • The overall median home price in 2025 was recorded at $385,000, holding steady from 2024. This is an all-time high in the Orlando market.
    • For further comparison, the overall median home price was $370,500 in 2023 and $365,000 in 2022.
  • Overall sales in 2025 decreased by 5.6%, with a total of 26,721 sales. Overall sales in 2024 were recorded at 28,321.
    • Single family home sales…

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Central Florida Real Estate Recap of November 2025

Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association data shows slowdown in sales and listings as the market shifts toward the holiday season.


State of the Market

  • Overall sales fell by 22.1% from October to November. There were 2,335 sales in October and 1,820 sales in November.
  • New listings fell 21.4% from October to November, with 2,891 new homes on the market in November, compared to 3,676 in October.
  • Inventory for November was recorded at 12,516, down 4.1% from October when inventory was recorded at 13,047.
  • The median home price for November was recorded at $385,000, up 1.3% from October’s median home price of $380,000.
  • November’s interest rate was recorded at…

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10 Surprising Statistics on Snowbirds in Florida for 2026

10 Surprising Statistics on Snowbirds in Florida for 2023Anyone who lives in Florida knows what October means: the beginning of snowbird season. Snowbirds are people who come from a colder climate, often New York or Canada, and spend the winter in Florida. Snowbirds usually maintain a home in Florida that they can use to enjoy a warm and tropical winter away from the snow and frigid wind. But even those who know snowbirds may be surprised by some of the statistics on this demographic.

What is Snowbird Season Florida? 

Snowbird season in Florida refers to the months when residents from colder northern states and Canada travel south to enjoy the warmer weather. Canadians remain a major part of this seasonal population, and they also represent 18%…

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what to know about realtor fees in florida

What To Know About Realtor Fees in Florida [2026] 

As the real estate industry evolves, understanding the changes in realtor fees in Florida is more important than ever. The long-standing model for who pays realtor fees in Florida has changed after a federal settlement in 2024 challenged practices enforced by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and many brokerages.

The result? A shift in how realtor fees are negotiated and paid, which could have a direct impact on how you sell your home.

Let’s dive into what these changes mean and how they could affect your next real estate transaction.

What Are Realtor Fees? An Overview of Current Practices

Realtor fees, often referred to as real estate commissions, are payments made to real…

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Central Florida Real Estate Recap of October 2025

Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association data shows interest rates continuing to trend down


State of the Market

  • October’s interest rate was recorded at 6.0%, down from 6.1% in September. This is the lowest interest rates have been since September 2024.
  • New listings rose 9.0% from September to October, with 3,676 new homes on the market in October, compared to 3,371 in September.
  • Overall sales increased by 4.0% from September to October. There were 2,245 sales in September and 2,335 sales in October.
  • Inventory for October was recorded at 13,047, up 0.3% from September when inventory was recorded at 13,007.
  • The median home price for October was recorded at…

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Central Florida Real Estate Recap of September 2025

Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association data shows lowest interest rates in a year.


State of the Market

  • September’s interest rate was recorded at 6.1%, down from 6.4% in August. This is the lowest interest rates have been since September 2024.
  • The median home price for September was recorded at $378,000, down 1.3% from August’s median home price of $382,950. This is the third month in a row median home price has fallen.
  • Inventory for September was recorded at 13,007, down 2.2% from August when inventory was recorded at 13,306. This is the fourth month in a row inventory decreased.
  • Homes spent an average of 72 days on the market (DOM) in September – down…

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Average HOA Fees in Florida Compared [2026]

 

Average HOA fees in Florida have risen in recent years as communities respond to new safety requirements, higher insurance premiums, and rising maintenance costs. After the Surfside condo collapse, lawmakers passed stricter rules for inspections and reserve funding, which pushed many associations to increase dues. In 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 913, giving condo boards more flexibility with extended deadlines and short-term reserve relief. Even with these adjustments, HOA fees remain a significant part of homeownership that buyers should account for when planning their budgets in 2026.

Average HOA Fees in Major Florida Cities [2026]

HOA fees vary widely across Florida, shaped…

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Central Florida Real Estate Recap of August 2025

Data shows a drop in sales, inventory, and new listings as Orlando continues to shift to a buyer’s market



State of the Market

  • August’s interest rate was recorded at 6.4%, down from 6.5% in July. This is the lowest interest rates have been in 2025.
  • Overall sales decreased by 9.6% from July to August. There were 2,551 sales in July and 2,306 sales in August.
  • Inventory for August was recorded at 13,306, down 1.9% from July when inventory was recorded at 13,557.
  • New listings fell 11.5% from July to August, with 3,353 new homes on the market in August, compared to 3,788 in July.
  • Pending sales decreased 2.2%, with 3,687 in August compared to 3,771 in July.
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Where to Invest in Real Estate Near Epic Universe

Where to Invest in Real Estate Near Epic Universe

Universal’s Epic Universe theme park is set to open in 2025, and with it comes one of the biggest shifts in Central Florida’s real estate landscape in years. As the park nears completion, interest in investment properties near Epic Universe continues to climb. Buyers are taking note of the surrounding areas, from seasoned investors to families looking for a seasonal home close to the action. The mix of tourism, development, and long-term economic activity tied to this project is drawing real attention to west and southwest Orlando. Historically, areas near major attractions in this city have seen solid appreciation and demand, and Epic Universe is expected to follow that pattern.

What Makes Epic…

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