Rate-cut hopes vs. stubborn data. In this week’s Orlando Real Estate Buzz, we break down what Jerome Powell actually signaled, why jobless claims staying flat keeps “higher for longer” alive, and how prices + inventory are shaping buyer and seller behavior in Central Florida. If you’re waiting for perfect timing, here’s your wake-up call: payments are what matter, and a 0.25% rate wiggle can swing your monthly by hundreds. We cover mortgage rate strategy (par vs. points vs. 2/1 buydown), how to price to today’s payment sensitivity, and where the real opportunities are (30–45 DOM listings, new-construction incentives, and fresh price reductions). Plus, a quick explainer on the mortgage-to-10Y spread and why rates may drift down slower than headlines imply. Serving Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Seminole, Orange & Volusia. 🔎 Search homes: https://www.homesinorlando.forsale/ 💸 See price drops: https://www.homesinorlando.forsale/orange-county/price-reduced-homes/ 📊 Free home value: https://www.homesinorlando.forsale/seller/homeestimate/default