09/26/2026
š” A slower market doesnāt automatically mean a distressed market.
According to the latest Orange County Housing Report, 99.72% of all August closed sales were sellers with equity. Foreclosures accounted for just 0.17% of closed sales, while short sales represented only 0.11%.
And out of thousands of active listings across Orange County, there are currently only 12 distressed properties availableā4 foreclosures and 8 short sales. Combined, distressed properties represent just 0.2% of active listings.
So while buyers may have more negotiating leverage in todayās slower market, the data does not show widespread distressed selling.
Understanding that distinction matters when deciding how to approach a purchase or sale.
š© Buying or selling in Orange County? Letās look beyond the headlines and build a strategy around whatās actually happening in your local market.
Angela Kaufman | REALTORĀ®
Century 21 Affiliated | DRE 01911411
š (949) 939-7925
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