As of this morning, April 9, 2026, the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association has released data that should make every homeowner in Central Florida pause. Inventory has officially hit 13,304 active listings—the highest level we have seen since January 2011. While the headlines are calling this a “promising summer for buyers,” for a seller, it means one thing: The competition has arrived.
The 6.6% Interest Rate Floor Despite early-year hopes for massive rate cuts, mortgage rates have settled into a stubborn 6.6% average. This has created a “Price Ceiling” across Orange and Seminole counties. We are seeing a 62% increase in sales volume since January, but that volume is being driven by buyers who are incredibly selective. In 2026, if your home isn’t priced perfectly from day one, it isn’t just “sitting”—it’s becoming a “stale” listing. The average days on market (DOM) has climbed to 70 days, and in many suburban pockets of Lake and Polk, we are seeing homes cross the 90-day mark.
The ‘Tax Mirage’ of 2026 Many sellers were holding out for the rumored property tax elimination discussed in the recent legislative session. The reality check is here: The 2026 session ended in March without a unified tax reform bill. There is no immediate elimination of property taxes. For buyers, this means affordability remains squeezed by high taxes and high insurance. As a seller, you cannot “wait out” the tax bill.
The ‘We Buy Houses Fast in Orlando‘ Strategy In a market with 13,000 competitors, your house has to stand out—or it has to be sold off-market. Most retail buyers in April 2026 are looking for “turn-key” perfection. If your home needs a new roof or has outdated 2000s-era interiors, you are facing a 70-day wait and likely a 3-5% price reduction at closing. We bypass the 13,000 listings. We buy your house exactly as it sits, covering the high holding costs that eat up your equity while you wait for a retail buyer who may never show up.