Orange County Real Estate Market Update

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Ocotber 2026 housing market 

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Orange County’s housing market is offering opportunities on both sides of the transaction. Buyers have more choices and negotiating power, while sellers continue to benefit from historically limited inventory, strong homeowner equity, and virtually no distressed competition.

Active inventory is holding at 4,952 homes, while buyer demand sits at 1,349 pending sales. Expected Market Time is now 110 days, with detached homes moving faster at 99 days compared with 128 days for condos and townhomes.

 

ADVICE FOR SELLERS

Buyers remain active, but they are increasingly selective. Accurate pricing, strong presentation, and strategic marketing are essential to creating interest, maintaining momentum, and helping your property stand out from the competition.

 

ADVICE FOR buyers

Today’s market offers buyers more selection, greater negotiating power, and additional time to evaluate the right opportunities. Elevated mortgage rates are keeping some competition on the sidelines, but that advantage could narrow quickly if rates improve. Click to Calculate Your Mortgage Budget

 
A Deeper Look at the Data 

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