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Orlando Right Now · August 2026

The City Is Alive.

August concerts, hurricane season underway, and a real estate market that keeps moving. This is Central Florida right now.

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August in Orlando Is Stacked: Bryan Adams, Monster Jam, Ella Mai and More

Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar hits the Kia Center Aug 4-5. Monster Jam Aug 8. Ella Mai at Hard Rock Live Aug 10. SeaWorld Bands, Brew and BBQ through Aug 23. The summer is far from over.

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Universal Epic Universe theme park Orlando now open 🎢 Now Open

Epic Universe Is Open and Reshaping Orlando Real Estate

Universal's Epic Universe opened May 22, 2025 with 5 themed worlds. Tourism is surging, and demand for homes near the attraction corridor is climbing fast.

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Hurricane season 2026 Florida homeowner preparation ⛈ Hurricane Season

Hurricane Season 2026: What Every Central Florida Homeowner Should Do Right Now

NOAA forecasts a below-normal season, but every Florida homeowner still needs to act. Review your insurance (flood policies have a 30-day wait), document your home, trim trees, and know your evacuation zone. Do it before a storm is in the forecast.

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10+ years. 200+ homes. 6 counties. Director of Sales at The Bosley Team. I help people understand not just where to live in Central Florida, but why. And how to win in this market.

  • Director of Sales, The Bosley Team · KW Advantage Realty (Nov. 2025)
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May 2026 Data · Source: Orlando Regional REALTOR Association

Central Florida Market Snapshot

Buyers have more negotiating room than they have had in years. Well-priced homes are still moving quickly.

🏠 $407,002 Median Sale Price
5-County MSA · May 2026 · Source: ORRA
📅 66 days Avg. Days on Market
Price right and it moves.
📦 11,531 Active Listings
More options than 2022 to 2024.
📊 4.26 mo Months of Supply
Slight seller advantage remains.
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