Orlando Real Estate Market Update – December 2025 & What to Expect in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, the real estate landscape—nationally and here in Orlando—is shifting toward a more balanced, buyer-friendly environment. Lower mortgage rates, increasing inventory, and a cooling pace of price appreciation are creating opportunities that many buyers haven’t seen in years. For sellers, the market still remains healthy, but with greater emphasis on strategic pricing and strong marketing. Here’s a breakdown of the trends shaping today’s market and what Central Florida homeowners, buyers, and investors should know heading into 2026. Mortgage Rates Are Easing Mortgage rates have steadily improved through the end of 2025. 30-year fixed rates are now averaging in the low-to-mid 6% range, hovering around 6.19% in early December. While the Federal Reserve...
