Home Prices Hit Record High: What You Need to Know
June 2025 just broke a housing record. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median existing-home price in the U.S. reached $435,300, the highest ever recorded since data collection began in 1999. This marks a 2% increase year-over-year, showing that the market is still moving upwar
Orlando Housing Insights & Trends: March Market Recap
The Orlando real estate market in March 2025 reflected a steadier pace, with rising inventory and pricing stability creating a more balanced environment for both buyers and sellers. As we officially move into the spring season, home shoppers are benefiting from more choices and slightly improved mor
Outdated Housing Advice Homebuyers Can Ignore
Buying your first home in Orlando comes with enough challenges—rising prices, competitive bidding, and fluctuating interest rates—without being held back by outdated advice from previous generations. Here are tips from parents you can safely ignore, and which timeless lessons are still worth followi
Orlando School-Zone Homes: What Buyers Need to Know
Buying a home near a school in Orlando can seem like a no-brainer: shorter commutes for kids, family-friendly neighborhoods, and often higher resale values. However, school-zone living comes with unique considerations that can surprise even experienced buyers. From traffic restrictions to stricter u
A New Chapter for Aponte Group
At Aponte Group, we’re always looking for ways to provide our clients with the best possible real estate experience. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Real Broker LLC, a forward-thinking, technology-driven brokerage dedicated to delivering exceptional results for clients
Celebrating 100 Years of College Park
This March, the neighborhood of College Park is turning 100, and the community is throwing a party to remember! On Saturday, March 1st, Dartmouth Park will transform into a hub of history, live music, and shared memories for a unique bring-your-own-dinner event. Originally published on January 6th,
Rate Cuts: How Homebuyers & Refinancers Are Impacted
The Federal Reserve recently made headlines with its second consecutive interest rate cut, lowering its benchmark to 3.75%–4%. For Orlando homebuyers and sellers, this isn’t just national news it can influence how far your dollar goes in the local housing market. With recent layoffs and economic unc
Homebuyers See the Biggest Fall Savings in Years
This fall, Orlando homebuyers are finally seeing some relief. The typical home sold in September went for about 1.4% below the final list price, marking the largest seasonal discount since 2019. Homes also spent an average of 50 days on the market, the slowest pace in nearly a decade, giving buyers
Zillow or a Realtor? The Smarter Way in Orlando
If you’ve searched for homes in Orlando, chances are you’ve used Zillow. It’s easy, convenient, and full of listings. But is Zillow enough to guide you through one of the most important financial decisions of your life, or are you better off working with a licensed local realtor? Originally publishe
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