As the autumn breeze finally begins to settle over Central Florida, the real estate market is bringing a breath of fresh air for potential buyers. After months of fluctuation, the latest figures from October 2025 reveal a market that is finding a new rhythm—one that might just play in favor of those looking to secure their own slice of the Sunshine State.
According to the latest market report from Team Donovan, the Orlando resort-area real estate market is seeing a fascinating mix of cooling prices and heating activity. Whether you are looking for a vacation villa or a permanent paradise, here is the pulse of the market right now.
Buyers, This Is Your Moment
If you have been waiting on the sidelines, the October data offers a compelling reason to step forward. For the third consecutive month, median home prices in the resort area have adjusted downward.
The median price for October settled at $385,800, a 1% dip from September and a significant 4.3% drop compared to this time last year. For buyers, this softening in price is paired with increased negotiating power. Homes are currently closing at an average of 97.7% of their listed price, meaning the days of frantic bidding wars may be in the rearview mirror.
Activity is Picking Up
Despite the dip in prices, the market is far from stagnant. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. We saw 348 closings in October, a healthy jump from the 293 closings in September and an increase over last year’s numbers.
This uptick suggests that savvy investors and homebuyers are spotting the value in the current dip and taking action. However, patience remains a virtue; the average time to close a sale has lengthened to 134 days, giving buyers ample time to conduct due diligence without the pressure of a “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it” market.
Inventory and Selection
Choice is a luxury, and right now, Central Florida buyers have plenty of it. Inventory levels crept up slightly in October to 3,583 available homes. While the overall supply has tightened slightly to a 10.3-month supply (down from September’s 12.4 months), this is still a buyer-centric environment compared to the scarcity we saw in previous years.
The Broader Picture: Orlando & Beyond
The trends we are seeing in the resort communities mirror the broader Orlando area, where the median home price also saw a slight adjustment to $378,000. Perhaps the most encouraging news for the entire region is on the financing front. Interest rates in September dipped to 6.1%, the lowest level we’ve seen in a year. This relief in borrowing costs has likely fueled the 3% rise in pending sales across the metro area.
The Takeaway
So, what is the verdict for our Central Florida lifestyle seekers?
We are currently in a “Goldilocks” window. Prices have moderated, interest rates have softened, and inventory is healthy. For sellers, the key takeaway is pricing strategy—homes are selling, but the market is price-sensitive. For buyers, the combination of lower median prices and a wide selection of resort-style homes makes this an opportune time to explore what life in Central Florida has to offer.
Data provided by Team Donovan, your specialists in Orlando resort-area real estate. For detailed community reports and listings, visit TDflorida.com.