05/13/2026
Lake County homeowners: your home value is NOT dropping.
But the market has split:
Some homes are selling in 35 days. Others are sitting for 90+. And the difference isn't
location โ it's segment.
This month's Orlando Market Pulse breaks down:
โ The three Lake County segments (stable, watch list, soft)
โ Why under-$300K waterfront is the weakest part of the county
โ The Equity Pivot โ using equity instead of dropping your price
โ Why you should NEVER waive an appraisal in 2026
Jessica Eckhart (Residential Real Estate Appraiser at Accredited Appraisals) and I lay out the data and the playbook.
๐ง Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZnFoA5DMicBYIDn7oAxQ1?si=WAbgnyJjSb2N9gTZb8XasA
If you're thinking about selling or buying a home in Lake County this year, this is the one to listen to before you make a move.