The Future of Orlando Real Estate Is Changing (Here’s What You Need to Know)

Thinking about buying or selling a home in Central Florida?

This episode breaks down what's really happening in today's housing market, and why the biggest opportunities may still be ahead.

In this episode of Dirt Secrets, Amanda and Kim sit down with Chris Atwell, President of the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association (ORRA) to discuss the current state of the Central Florida real estate market, new construction opportunities, housing affordability, mortgage rates, AI in real estate, and why building relationships still matters more than ever.

Whether you're a home buyer, seller, investor, builder, or Realtor, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you make smarter real estate decisions.

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00:00 Welcome to Dirt Secr

ets 01:25 Meet Chris Atwell, President of ORRA

03:10 Central Florida Housing Market Update

08:20 Mortgage Rates & Buyer Expectations

13:05 Why New Construction Is Creating Opportunities

18:15 Housing Inventory & ADUs

23:30 Preparing Your Home to Sell

33:10 Why Realtor Strategy Matters

38:45 The Value of ORRA Membership

47:20 Hometown Heroes Program Explained

53:40 Realtors as Business Owners

58:30 AI & The Future of Real Estate

01:03:30 Global Investment in Central Florida

01:10:40 Housing, Builders & The Future

01:18:10 Advice for Every Realtor

01:24:00 Final Thoughts

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