Public market trackers put the median Clermont home sale near $440,000 in late 2026, with inventory around six and a half months and homes taking about two months to contract. Translation for anyone thinking about building: the resale market is leaning toward buyers - and that changes the building math in your favor.
Public market trackers put the median Clermont home sale near $440,000 in late 2026, with inventory around six and a half months of supply and homes taking roughly two months to go under contract. Translation for anyone thinking about building: the resale market is leaning toward buyers, and that changes the building math in your favor. Updated quarterly by RRV Construction — last updated November 2026.
When resale sits longer, land sits longer. Owners testing high prices in 2023–2024 are meeting the market in 2026 — and lot sellers negotiating 5–10% off ask is now normal, not aggressive. The lot-buying guidance in our lot-first vs. builder-first guide has never been more relevant.
With 600+ resale listings vying for buyers, a brand-new custom home built to your taste is the product that stands out in a crowded market. If you ever sell, you're not competing with 2026's stale listings — you're a category of one.
Owners holding 3% mortgages aren't moving — they're adding on. Additions and remodels rise in exactly this kind of market, which is why our home additions calendar fills first when resale slows.
Six and a half months of supply is a slow market for sellers, not for builders. Land is negotiable, trades have capacity, and new construction shines against aging stock. If you've been waiting for a window to buy land and build in Clermont, this is what it looks like. Talk numbers with us: the 2026 cost guide, then (352) 744-8448 for a real quote on your lot. More local market context: RRV Construction, Clermont's family-owned custom home builder.
Ron Valdivia is the owner of RRV Construction, a family-owned custom home builder based in Clermont, FL. Florida General Contractor #CBC1258923, 15+ years in business, 100+ projects completed across Lake County and Central Florida.
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