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Know Your Bottom Line: Introducing Our Seller Net Sheet Calculator

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. But between commission, taxes, insurance, and closing costs, it can be hard to figure out exactly what you'll walk away with. That's why we built the Seller Net Sheet Calculator—to give you instant clarity on your net proceeds before you list.

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Why Transparency Matters in Your Home Sale

When you're selling your home in Central Florida, there's a lot happening behind the scenes. Property taxes, title insurance, documentary stamp taxes—the list goes on. Many sellers are surprised when they reach closing…

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July "numbers" from the Resort Area Market...

A home that closed in July achieved an average of 97.2% of its listed price, marginally up from June but down from the 97.9% level achieved 12 months ago. The resort market registered 373 closings in July, up from 369 in June and 342 in July 2025. The July resort-area median price was $380,000, unchanged from June and below the July 2025 median price of $395,000. The average number of days a home spent on the market during July was 104, compared to an 84-day average 12 months ago, while the average days to close stood at 146. The total number of homes recorded as pending — under offer/contract — stood at 522, down from 581 last month but little changed from the 519-home pipeline recorded 12 months ago.…

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Published July 1st 2026

June "numbers" from the Resort Area Market...

June's median home price came in at $380,000, down 0.2% from May and 1.3% lower than the same month last year, when the median stood at $395,000. The average time for a home to sell and close during June was 145 days — unchanged from May but 10 days longer than a year ago. Homes that came to market over the last 30 days spent an average of 96 days listed, comfortably below the 104-day average recorded over the past 12 months. The resort area recorded 369 closings in June, up from 349 in May and ahead of the 329 closings seen in June 2025. Pending sales — homes under offer or contract — totaled 581, slightly below last month's 604 but above the 535 recorded in June of last year.…

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Published June 1st 2026

May "mATH" from the Resort Area Market...

A home that closed in May achieved an average of 97.2% of its listed price, which was marginally up from both April and the percentage achieved 12 months ago. The resort market registered 349 closings in May, down from 362 in April but up from 329 in May 2025. The May resort-area median price was $381,900, down 0.8% from April and below the May 2025 median price of $395,000. The average number of days a home spent on the market in May was 119, compared to an 85-day average 12 months ago, whilst the average days to close stood at 145.  The total number of homes recorded as Pending—under offer/contract—stood at 604, down from 609 last month but still well above the 526 home pipeline…

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Published on 1st May 2026

April "answers" from the Resort Area Market

The resort area market saw 362 closings in April, slightly down from 368 in March but similar to the 361 closings in April 2025. The April resort-area median was unchanged from March at $385,000 but was down from April 2025, when it was $399,000. The total number of homes recorded as Pending—under offer/contract—totaled 609, up from 588 last month and well above the 548-home pipeline recorded a year ago. The average number of days a home spent on the market during April was 109, compared to a 101-day average 12 months ago. A home that closed in April achieved an average of 97.1% of its final listed price, unchanged from March and unchanged from the level achieved 12 months ago. The…

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Are Orlando Vacation Homes Still a Good Investment in 2026?

If you’re considering buying a vacation home near Disney in Orlando, you’ve likely seen very different opinions online.

Some say these properties generate strong rental income and pay for themselves. Others warn that rising costs and increased competition have made it much harder to turn a profit.

So what’s the truth?

The reality sits somewhere in the middle — and understanding it properly is the difference between making a smart purchase and making a costly mistake.

The Honest Reality of Vacation Home Investments

Let’s start with what most buyers aren’t told:

Many vacation homes in Orlando do not produce strong positive cash flow.

That doesn’t mean they are bad…

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Published on 1st April 2026

March "math" from the Resort Area Market

The March resort-area median price remained unchanged from January at $385,000 but was down 3.8% from March  2025, when it stood at $400,000.  The average number of days a home has spent on the market over the last 30 days was 109, compared to a 91-day average 12 months ago. The resort market saw a total of 368 closings in March, up from 270 in February and from the 311 sales in March 2025.  The total number of homes shown as Pending—under offer/contract—totaled 588, slightly up from 583 last month but much higher than the 448 home pipeline in January.  A home that closed in March achieved an average of 97.1% of its final listed price, down from 97.3% in February and matching the level…

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Published on 1st March 2026

February "figures" from the Resort Area Market

The resort area market saw 270 total closings during February, up from 227 in January but down from 362 in December 2025. The total number of homes shown as Pending—under offer/contract—totaled 583, up from 448 last month and a 434-home pipeline in December. A home that closed in February achieved an average of 97.3% of its final listed price, down from 97.5% the previous month but up from the 97.1% achieved 12 months ago.  The February resort-area median price remained unchanged from January at $385,000 but was down 3.3% from February 2025, when it stood at $397,900.  The average number of days a home has spent on the market over the last 30 days was 109, compared to 98 …

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If you own an investment property in the Orlando resort area, you likely bought it with a clear vision: a thriving vacation rental that pays for itself. But sometimes, the market shifts.

If your mortgage balance is now higher than the current value of your home, you are what the industry calls "underwater." It is a stressful position to be in, but it is important to remember: You haven’t failed—the market has simply changed.

In the world of professional investing, the smartest move isn't always to "hold on at all costs." Often, the savvy move is to pivot. This is where a Strategic Short Sale becomes your most powerful exit tool.

Why Choose a Short Sale Over Foreclosure?

Many owners consider walking away and letting the bank foreclose. However,…

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Published on 1st February 2026

January "Journal" from the Resort Area Market

January's resort-area median price was unchanged from December at $385,000 and down 4.3% from January 2025, when it stood at $399,000. The average number of days it took for a home to sell and close in January was 138, up 2 days from December and 18 days higher than a year ago. The average number of days a home spent on the market over the last 30 days was 114, which compares to a 96-day average over the past 12-month period.

The overall resort area saw 227 closings in January, down from 362 in December and 326 in November 2025. The number of homes recorded as Pending—under offer/contract—totaled 448, up from 434 last month and 227  in January 2025. A home that changed hands…

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