Daniel Bracho Absolute Realty Group

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06/24/2026

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.

๐ŸŒŠ Just put another one under contract โ€” and this one is amazing ๐Ÿ”‘524 Queens Mirror Cir sits right on the water at Queens...
06/24/2026

๐ŸŒŠ Just put another one under contract โ€” and this one is amazing ๐Ÿ”‘

524 Queens Mirror Cir sits right on the water at Queens Mirror Lake, the last lake in Casselberry's Triplet Chain. Lots like this โ€” true waterfront, 1/3 acre โ€” just don't come up often.

Excited for the buyers. And if you've got a waterfront lot of your own and have wondered what it's worth, I'd love to chat. ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Daniel Bracho | Absolute Realty Group

06/21/2026

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.

What's Really Happening With Home Prices Right NowIf you've heard mixed signals about the housing market lately, here's ...
06/20/2026

What's Really Happening With Home Prices Right Now

If you've heard mixed signals about the housing market lately, here's the honest, no-spin breakdown.

Nationally, prices are basically flat. Zillow's home value index shows prices up just +0.8% over the past year (May 2025โ€“May 2026). That's a very mild pace of growth โ€” not a crash, not a boom.
The "soft patch" is easing. A year ago, 36% of the 300 largest housing markets in the country were seeing year-over-year price declines. Today, that number is down to 26%. More markets are stabilizing or turning positive again.

It's a tale of two markets. Where inventory is still tight (think parts of the Northeast and Midwest), prices are holding up or even climbing. Where inventory built up fast during and after the pandemic boom โ€” much of the Sun Belt, including pockets of Texas, Florida, and Colorado โ€” prices have cooled or gone flat as buyers gained more negotiating leverage.

The gap between "winning" and "losing" markets is wide. As an extreme example: Hartford, CT is now +25.6% above its 2022 peak, while Austin, TX sits -27.3% below its 2022 peak. A lot of that comes down to which markets overheated the most during the pandemic and are now correcting back toward normal.

My take: Central Florida has had more new supply hit the market than many parts of the country, which has given buyers more breathing room and kept price growth modest here. That's good news if you're buying โ€” you have more leverage and more time to decide than you did a few years ago. If you're selling, pricing realistically from day one matters more than ever in this kind of market.

Thinking about buying or selling in the Orlando area? I'm happy to walk you through what this means for your specific neighborhood and price range โ€” no pressure, just real numbers.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index, via ResiClub

Daniel Bracho, REALTORยฎ
Absolute Realty Group
๐Ÿ“ฑ 407-451-0025
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

06/19/2026

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down."

06/18/2026

๐Ÿ“Š The inventory trend just flipped โ€” here's what that means for you.
For the first time in four years, there are fewer homes on the market nationally than a year ago. This is a big deal.

Here's the snapshot:
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Inventory: just over 1 million homes โ€” now below last year
๐Ÿ“‹ New listings: only 2% above last year (sellers are holding back)
๐Ÿ“ˆ Pending sales: up 6% year over year in May
โœ‚๏ธ Price cuts: ~37% of listings โ€” flattening out vs. climbing last year
๐Ÿ’ฐ Median asking price: ~$442,000, about 2% below last year
What this means:

Shrinking supply + rising sales = less options for buyers and more competition. Prices aren't surging yet โ€” they're still flat or slightly down in most markets โ€” but the direction has clearly shifted.

Florida specifically is leading this contraction after years of oversupply. That means the window on buyer-friendly conditions here in Central Florida may be narrowing faster than the national picture suggests.
The wildcard? Mortgage rates just climbed back into the upper 6s. If they hold there, June sales could cool off. But a rising stock market is pushing buyers the other way.
My question to you โ€” do you think demand holds in June, or do rates pull it back?
Drop your thoughts below ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“ฑ 407-451-0025
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
Daniel Bracho, REALTORยฎ
Absolute Realty Group

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06/16/2026

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.

Here's what the experts are saying about mortgage rates โ€” and what it actually means for you.As of the week ending June ...
06/13/2026

Here's what the experts are saying about mortgage rates โ€” and what it actually means for you.

As of the week ending June 4, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.48% according to Freddie Mac. So where are rates headed from here?
Three of the biggest forecasters in housing have weighed in:
โžก๏ธ Fannie Mae projects the 30-year fixed rate to average 6.2% in Q4 2027.
โžก๏ธ Wells Fargo has the same outlook โ€” 6.2% by Q4 2027.
โžก๏ธ The Mortgage Bankers Association is the most cautious of the three, forecasting 6.5% in Q4 2027, with economists writing that "Treasury yields and mortgage rates will stay higher for longer."
The bottom line? No major forecaster is calling for a dramatic rate drop anytime soon โ€” unless something significant changes in the economy, like a meaningful spike in unemployment.

That said, rates don't move in a straight line. Since 2001, the average annual swing between the year's highest and lowest weekly mortgage rate reading has been about 1.08 percentage points. So while the trend may stay relatively flat, there will still be windows of opportunity.
What does this mean if you're buying or selling in Orlando or Central Florida?
Waiting for rates to fall back to 3% isn't a realistic strategy โ€” that ship has sailed. The smarter play is understanding your numbers at today's rates, finding the right home at the right price, and positioning yourself to refinance if rates do come down. Sellers, buyers are still out there โ€” they've adjusted to this rate environment.
Don't let rate uncertainty keep you on the sidelines. Let's talk about what makes sense for your situation right now.

๐Ÿ“ฑ 407-451-0025
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
Daniel Bracho, REALTORยฎ
Absolute Realty Group

Sources: Freddie Mac (June 4, 2026), Fannie Mae Housing Forecast, Wells Fargo Housing Outlook, Mortgage Bankers Association (May 2026), ResiClub

06/13/2026

If the housing market feels confusing right now, youโ€™re not alone.

06/11/2026

You may be telling yourself youโ€™re going to wait to move โ€“ maybe youโ€™re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

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