Episode 3 of Orlando Market Pulse is now live. This month's hyperlocal housing market analysis covers Seminole County in Q1 2026 — with the full data story, segment-by-segment breakdown, and strategic takeaways for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals.
As we previewed in our earlier post, Is Seminole County's Housing Market Crashing?, the market is normalizing — not collapsing.
What's inside Episode 3
- Why Seminole County's market is normalizing, not crashing
- The three distinct market segments (under $300K, $300K–$700K engine, $700K+ luxury)
- The “frozen negotiation” environment and what it means
- Hyperlocal breakdowns of Lake Mary, Sanford, Oviedo, Longwood, Casselberry, and Winter Springs
- The Milton Square micro-housing story in Oviedo
- The Wharton-Smith Legacy Point affordability initiative in Sanford
- Buyer opportunities and seller strategy for the rest of 2026
Co-hosted with Jessica Eckhart, residential appraiser at Accredited Appraisals
Every month, Natallia Mann and Jessica Eckhart analyze one Central Florida county using real MLS data, appraisal insights, and hyperlocal economic drivers. Orlando Market Pulse is the only local market series that combines mortgage professional perspective with residential appraiser analysis. Find more on our educational resources page.
Watch the full episode
Coming next — Lake County
The next episode of Orlando Market Pulse drops in mid-May with a full analysis of Lake County. Follow the channel to catch every release.
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