Orlando Regional Realtor Association® reports Central Florida median home of $265,000 in June 2020, which slight edges the peak median home value of $264,436 reported in July 2007. Orlando’s real estate market took exactly 13 years to rebound to peak levels of the 2000’s boom. Home sales skyrocket by 46% in the wake of the Covid-19 lock down from May to June 2020. Inventory is down a massive 18.6% year-over-year with a brief 3.4 months’ supply available. Experts consider 6 months’ supply as a balanced market. Data is indicative a “Seller’s Market” with a very robust demand for housing and declining supply available for purchase. Use of technology, virtual tours & “online shopping” assist buyers on home searches while conducting business safely. Distressed property sales, which include short sale & REO homes, has nearly been completely depleted and comprising less than 3% of all sales. Central Florida home values are up 179% since the market bottom of January 2011. The full report is available here: ORRA Market Pulse Report July 2020
