05/11/2026
Still waiting for rates to drop back to 3%? 😬 I hate to break it to you — that wait might last a lifetime.
I've been working with buyers right here in Central Florida who've put their lives on hold for two years. Staying in apartments they've outgrown. Paying an average of $2,395/month in rent — building zero equity — while waiting for a number that may never come back.
Here's what's actually happening in our market RIGHT NOW:
✅ Rates are hovering around 6.0–6.3% — and that's the new normal, not a detour.
✅ The median home price in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area is $379,000–$385,000.
✅ Inventory is tightening again — we have FEWER homes available than this time last year.
✅ Spring buyer activity is picking back up, and the negotiating power you have today? It won't last long.
THE GOOD NEWS: Sellers are offering rate buydowns, closing cost contributions, and incentives right now that simply disappear when competition heats back up.
This is the window most people look back on and wish they'd used. 🏡
And here's the truth: You can always refinance a rate. You can't go back and buy the house at last year's price.
👉 If you're curious what you could actually afford right now — or just want a straight answer about whether it makes sense for YOUR situation — I offer free, no-obligation buyer consultations. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Comment "READY" below or send me a DM and I'll reach out to set up a time that works for you.
