Orlando State of the Market January 2026
February 19th, 2026 by tisner
State of the Market
“Many buyers tend to hit ‘refresh’ in January, viewing a new year as an opportunity to make a fresh start in their home search. This seasonal shift often leads to a surge in new listings and pending sales, as we witnessed in the Orlando market,” said Chris Atwell, 2026 president of the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association. “With homes sitting on the market for the longest time since 2016, it’s important for sellers to work closely with their Realtor to identify the ideal asking price and guide them to negotiate favorable terms. While overall sales have slowed, we are optimistic about the spring market. We’re likely to see pending sales transition into increased activity in February, setting the stage for an active spring and summer.”
The median home price for January was recorded at $370,000, down 2.7% from December’s median home price of $380,313.
Overall sales fell by 25.1% from December to January. There were 2,182 sales in December and 1,634 sales in January.
Inventory for January was recorded at 11,741, up 3.1% from December when inventory was recorded at 11,389.
January’s interest rate was recorded at 6.0% – holding steady from 6.0% in December.
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.
35 distressed homes (bank-owned properties and short sales) accounted for 2.1% of all home sales in January. This is a 52.2% increase from December, when 23 distressed homes sold.
ORRA’s full State of the Market Report for December 2025 can be found at https://www.orlandorealtors.org/statemarket
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