Team owner Kathryn Stelljes is back with your latest What’s Trending update, breaking down what happened in the Central Florida real estate market as we wrapped up 2025. Using data from the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA), this update looks at where the market has been, what we’re seeing right now, and what it could mean as we head into the new year.

December played out very much as expected from a seasonal standpoint. We saw a peak in closed sales, with 2,182 homes sold, which is higher than the previous month. This end-of-year bump is typical as buyers and sellers work to close before year-end for tax reasons and take advantage of time off during the holidays.

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At the same time, pending sales declined, which is also normal for this time of year. January and February are historically the slowest months for home sales, so a drop in pendings toward the end of December isn’t a cause for concern. What matters more is that sales don’t dip below last year’s levels — and that’s something we’ll be watching closely as we move into early 2026.

Market Highlights (Year-Over-Year ORRA Stats)

• Homes Sold: 2,182 closed sales in December
• Pending Sales: 2,825 homes under contract at month’s end
• Homes for Sale: 11,389 active listings at the end of December
• Median Sales Price: Up slightly year over year (+0.08%)

Inventory also declined in December, as many sellers chose to pause their listings during the holidays. While that’s common, it can actually be a missed opportunity. With fewer homes on the market, serious buyers tend to stand out more — and we did see activity pick up on listings that had previously been sitting.

Overall, the Orlando market finished the year in a balanced position, ending December with 5.22 months of inventory. Anything between four and six months is considered balanced, and that’s largely where we stayed throughout 2025. That said, real estate is always local. Some areas of Central Florida are still leaning toward a seller’s market, while others — particularly near the parks and seasonal rental areas — remain strong buyer’s markets.

Prices have held steady, with the median sales price ending the year slightly higher than last year. As interest rates gradually ease and more sellers come to market in the spring and summer months, we expect to see continued activity heading into 2026.

If you’re considering a move this year, timing and location matter more than ever. These are general Orlando stats, but real estate is hyper local — and the right strategy depends on your specific situation.

Give the Think Live Be Team a call at (407) 982-7240 and let’s talk through your goals and figure out the best timing and strategy for you this year.