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ctober 2025 brought a fresh surge to Orlando’s real‑estate scene. Mortgage rates slipped to 6.0%, the lowest since September 2024, and the drop helped lift closed sales 4 % month‑over‑month to 2,335 units from 2,245 in September. Sellers, too, were more eager to list: new homes jumped 9 % to 3,676, while overall inventory stayed almost unchanged at 13,047, giving the market a months‑of‑inventory figure of 5.59—just below the six‑month balance mark.
Median home prices edged up 0.5 % to $380,000. However, homes stayed on the market longer, averaging 77 days versus 72 in September, reflecting the combined effect of a modest supply increase and cautious buyers. Pending transactions fell 3.9 % to 3,648, suggesting some buyers are waiting to see if rates keep falling toward year‑end.
“October’s data shows a promising shift, with interest rates continuing to trend down and sales trending up,” said Lawrence Bellido, president of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association. “We’re also seeing reports of property insurance prices beginning to stabilize. While inventory remains steady, the rise in new listings suggests that more homeowners are ready to make their move. The Orlando market has found its footing, which is good news for anyone looking to make this region their home.”
The gains were spread across all property types. Single‑family homes saw a 4.2 % rise in sales to 1,868 units, with a median price of $415,000. Condo sales climbed 4.5 % to 258 units, median $185,000. Townhouses and villas edged up 2.0 % to 209 units, median $320,000. Distressed properties accounted for only 1.1 % of sales, slightly down from September.
Year‑over‑year, October 2025 outperformed October 2024 in most categories, underscoring the market’s stabilization after two years of rapid rate hikes and shifting demand. Analysts predict that with borrowing costs easing and sellers re‑entering the market, Orlando could experience a more active winter season—traditionally a quieter period—provided rates keep falling and insurance costs continue to ease.
