Melati Real Estate Group

09/04/2026

Prices are holding. The market is slower. Both are true, and the
gap between them is where sellers get hurt.

Orange County as of August 31:

— 5,083 active listings
— 1,058 of them have been sitting more than 90 days. That is 1 in 5.
— 1,906 in escrow, median 45 days on market
— Median closed price $1,460,000

Inventory is higher than it was a year ago, not lower. Buyer demand
is slightly softer. Expected market time is 98 days versus 94 last
year. That is a slower market, and it is showing up as days, not as
price drops.

Six of the eight cities on slide 5 are up year over year. Ladera
Ranch leads at +20.7%. Laguna Beach +13.2%. Irvine and Aliso Viejo
are the two down.

So the homes sitting past 90 days are not sitting for lack of
buyers. There are 1,906 properties in escrow right now. They are
sitting because they were priced for a market that already ended.

Priced correctly between $1M and $2M, you are under contract in
about 40 days. Above $2.5M, sellers are closing 2.9% under list.
Below $2.5M, 1.2% under.

If you are listing this fall, your first 14 days of pricing decide
the next 90.
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Comment REPORT and I will send you the full weekly breakdown for
your city and price band.

Jasmine Sayeed | Melati Real Estate Group | DRE 02051340



lagunabeach

09/03/2026

🏠Coming Soon: Exceptional Toll Brothers craftsmanship on Fremont Street in Lake Forest. This property brings elevated design and sophisticated layout to one of South 🍊Orange County’s most sought-after pockets. 🎉Official market launch is right around the corner.
Send a direct message with any questions.

09/03/2026

Waiting for an OC housing 🏠crash? You’re playing an expensive game. 📉

While national headlines push speculation, actual local inventory across Orange County tells a completely different story. Supply remains tight and steady buyer demand is continuing to support property values. Sitting on the sidelines means missing out on months of natural equity growth and principal paydown.

Stop trying to time the market and start focusing on your long-term strategy.

Comment “INVENTORY” below, and I’ll send you my exact breakdown of where the Orange County market is heading next! 👇
orangecountyhomes

09/01/2026

Wow!! This is ridiculous! What do you think?!

08/29/2026

Southern California's powerful south swells and rogue waves have turned these beaches dangerously unpredictable.
With multiple tragic incidents this summer—including a 41-year-old bodysurfer and a 24-year-old swimmer who both lost their lives at Crescent Bay, alongside severe near-drownings where beachgoers were swept right off the sand—lifeguards are urging extreme caution.
Even walking near the shoreline can be a massive risk due to powerful shore-breaks and severe rip currents.
Please stay out of the water, check local advisories, and share this to keep someone safe.

08/29/2026

08/21/2026

Sneak peek at our newest listing hitting the market in Lake Forest 🏡 ✨
The layout on this one is incredible—wait until you see the primary suite. Full walk-through video coming this week!
💬 Comment “LINK” or DM for early access details before it hits the MLS.
IGReels OrangeCountyRealtor LakeForestLiving OCRealEstate

08/18/2026

WOW!! San Francisco is seeing many "newly minted millionaires" in the AI space bidding for homes on the market, a local real estate agent told CNN.

Fueled by the artificial intelligence boom, San Francisco and its suburbs are quickly becoming the hottest housing market in the country.

08/17/2026

Three escrows fell apart on this house. It still closed over asking. 🔑

4822 E. Lincoln, Hemet — 3 bed, 3 bath, pool and spa.

Buyer one: his agent swore he was fully qualified. We even had him vetted by a second lender before accepting. Then his own lender showed him the real monthly payment and he knew he couldn’t carry it.

Buyer two: nearly flawless — until his financing terms changed mid-escrow and he no longer qualified.

Buyer three: never performed. No deposit on time, every deadline missed. We issued a Notice to Perform, and my sellers cancelled.

Then the solar company holding the panel contract filed for bankruptcy, so we sorted that too.

Four moments where most people would have slashed the price. We adjusted once, early and deliberately, then held. The buyer who closed paid over that price.

A home falling out of escrow isn’t automatically a pricing problem. Diagnosing what it actually is — that’s the job.

Congratulations to my sellers. Your patience did this. 🙌

Thinking of selling? DM me and I’ll tell you honestly what your home would do right now.

homesforsale

08/17/2026

🔑 SOLD — 4822 E. Lincoln, Hemet | Closed over asking

This one earned its story.

The home came out strong. Showings the first weekend, multiple offers on the table. Priced right, and the market said so loudly.

Then we lost escrow three times.

Buyer one: his agent assured us he was fully qualified, and we even had him vetted by a second lender before accepting. Once we were in escrow, his own lender walked him through the real monthly payment — and he knew he couldn't carry it.

Buyer two: nearly flawless. Inspections done, everyone moving. Then his financing terms changed mid-escrow and he no longer qualified.

Buyer three: never performed. No deposit on time, every deadline missed. We issued a Notice to Buyer to Perform, they finally started getting organized, but it was too late. My sellers cancelled.

And in the middle of all of it, the solar company that held the panel contract filed for bankruptcy. We tracked down who controlled the agreement, handled the transfer, and kept the sale alive.

Through every bit of it we adjusted the price exactly once — small and deliberate, not a panic cut. Then we held. The buyer who finally closed paid over that price.

Congratulations to my sellers, who trusted the plan through three heartbreaks. This was your patience.

Thinking about selling? Send me a message — I'll tell you honestly what your home would do in this market.

Jasmine Sayeed | Broker | Owner
Melati Real Estate Group · DRE #02051340 · 949.485.8009