Orlando inventory jumps 8 percent as sales slip 14 percent and median price hangs tight

The Orlando housing market in January saw its third consecutive month of year-over-year increases in the number of homes available for purchase, along with a slide in sales and a holding steady of the median price.

Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association President Jeffrey M. Fagan, Watson Realty Corp., explains that the expanded inventory is advantageous to prospective buyers, particularly those interested in purchasing condos. 

“Our condo inventory rose by 26 percent last month, and this home type is an excellent option for those seeking entry into homeownership as a relief from Orlando’s soaring rental rates,” says Fagan. “Condos also tend to be cheaper than

White is the top pick for counters and backsplashes, and gray is the most popular color for walls, a Houzz study reveals

Erin Carlyle January 27, 2019

Many homeowners are choosing hardworking materials and neutral color palettes for their renovated kitchens, according to the 2019 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. Quartz counters have overtaken natural stone as the top choice for upgraded counters, and engineered materials are now ahead of traditional hardwood for floors, the study shows. Read on>> to find out about top kitchen renovation trends for counters and backsplashes, as well as floors, appliances and walls.

Let's all say a collective Thank u, next! to 2018 and all the tired food trends we're ushering out. Goodbye forever, unicorn foods. So long for eternity, unrealistic smoothie bowls. Meat-flavored chips, we'll see you when we see you. The new year is upon us and so are 19 new culinary crazes. Read more>>

Orlando housing market closes out 2018 with an increase in annual median price, decrease in annual sales

Orlando’s annual median home price for 2018 ($232,500) is 5.7 percent higher than the 2017 annual median price ($220,000) thanks to another 12 consecutive months of year-over-year price increases, according to the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association’s year-end report. Read more>>

Here's what trends are big on the home front this year—and which ones have overstayed their welcome. BY LUCIA TONELLI

Oh, the joys of the new year. January 1st has become our opportunity for a reboot, and arbitrary as it may be (why not July 12th?), it's an opportunity to leave behind what's bad and embrace what's new and good. When you're deciding what to overhaul, don't forget about the home front. For decor lovers looking for tips on 2019 decorating, we talked to some of our favorite designers about the home trends that are IN and OUT this year. Read more>>

By JaneChertoff | Dec 10, 2018

As cheery and festive as the holiday season is, the table might just be one of the most boring things to decorate. Let's be honest—traditional tablescapes always seem to involve the same dull and stuffy look: beige tablecloths, muted candlesticks, with maybe a few token pops of red and green. Been there, done that.

Ready to shake things up? The decor trends are on your side. This year it's all about creating a holiday table that makes a statement—but still allows your friends and family to feel right at home >>READ MORE.

Eager to remodel your home and in need of some inspiration? You're in luck: Remodeling magazine has just released the winners of its 16th annual Remodeling Design Awards, highlighting the best home renovations from around the world >>Read more.

Orlando home prices, sales rise as inventory continues to slip in September

One year after Hurricane Irma threw a wrench into the Orlando housing market, data from the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association shows positive September-to-September comparisons for both sales and median price. Inventory, however, stayed on its year-over-year downward slide >>Read more.

Spook Up the Front Porch

By H. Camille Smith/HGTV

Get ready to spook up your home — both indoors and out — with our favorite ideas for handmade Halloween decorations you can craft. Even if Halloween guests never enter your home — aka trick-or-treaters — they'll definitely see the front porch so give it a festive feel with a colorful rug, lanterns, mums and piles of pumpkins >>Read more.