Orlando, FL Housing Market Report

The Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford housing market is currently undergoing a significant transition toward a buyer-friendly environment as of December 2025. With active inventory rising by nearly 7% year-over-year to 14,793 units and homes spending an average of 88 days on the market—a two-week increase from last year—the urgency that characterized previous years has dissipated. The sale-to-list ratio of 0.98 indicates that buyers are successfully negotiating prices below the original asking amount, reflecting a market where supply is finally catching up with, and in some segments exceeding, demand.

Price trends over the last six months reveal a period of stabilization following a year-over-year decline of 4.21%. After a steady downward trajectory through the summer and fall of 2025, the median home value reached a floor in November at $367,377 before showing a marginal uptick to $367,475 in December. This plateau suggests that the market may be finding its new equilibrium. The downward pressure on prices has been largely driven by increased inventory levels and higher borrowing costs, which have forced sellers to be more realistic with their pricing strategies to attract interest in a crowded field.

Looking ahead, the Orlando market offers a unique window of opportunity for prospective homeowners who were previously priced out. While home values have softened, the rental market remains remarkably resilient, with median rents edging up slightly to $1,865. For sellers, the current landscape requires patience and strategic positioning; with properties taking nearly three months to sell on average, homes must be move-in ready and priced competitively to stand out. Buyers, on the other hand, should leverage the increased inventory to be more selective, as the current data suggests they have more leverage in negotiations than they have had in several years.