Buyers are back on the Space Coast—but they’re moving with discipline, not urgency.
In this January 2026 Space Coast Real Estate Update, Dewayne Carpenter breaks down how the market is starting the year and why the most meaningful housing metrics are continuing to improve. Mortgage rates remain volatile but lower than last year, closed sales are increasing, pricing is holding steady, and the percentage of price reductions is declining—signs of a more balanced, strategic market.
This update explains why buyers are gravitating toward move-in-ready homes with strong presentation and clear lifestyle appeal, while properties needing updates are requiring faster price corrections. You’ll also hear how continued economic investment—like Amazon’s recent land purchase in Titusville and new Florida legislation supporting space industry growth—is reinforcing long-term confidence across Brevard County.
If you’re buying, affordability has improved compared to last year thanks to lower interest rates, even with short-term volatility. If you’re selling, success in 2026 will come down to preparation, positioning, and launching with a clear strategy—because the best homes are still moving quickly.
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📊 Key Market Insights – January 2026
✔️ Mortgage rates remain volatile but ~0.75% lower than last year
✔️ Buyers returning after the holidays with clearer standards
✔️ Turnkey, well-presented homes moving fastest
✔️ Price reductions declining from summer highs
✔️ Prices holding steady despite market normalization
✔️ Space Coast economic growth supporting long-term demand
🎯 Buyer Strategy
✔️ Be ready to act during brief rate dips
✔️ Focus on condition, presentation, and lifestyle appeal
✔️ Strategy matters more than timing
🛠️ Seller Strategy
✔️ Prepare before launching—first impressions matter
✔️ Price and position correctly from day one
✔️ Homes needing updates require sharper adjustments
⏱️ January 2026 Market Update – Video Chapters
[00:00] 📈 January 2026 Space Coast Market Overview
[00:25] 💰 Mortgage Rate Volatility & How Buyers Should Prepare
[00:55] 🏡 Buyers Return After the Holidays—What They’re Choosing
[01:10] 📉 Why Homes Needing Updates Are Lagging
[01:30] 🚀 Space Coast Growth: Amazon & New State Legislation
[01:45] 💸 Price Reductions Down, Prices Still Holding
[02:05] 🎯 Buyer & Seller Strategy for 2026
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