03/04/2026
🏡 Orange County Housing Update – The Market Is Shifting
The latest Orange County Housing Report just dropped, and the data is telling a very interesting story… 👀
📊 More homes are hitting the market
Inventory just climbed to 3,531 homes, up 11% from last year, giving buyers more options than we’ve seen in a while.
📉 Mortgage rates are improving
Rates are hovering around 6% — the lowest levels in over 3 years, which is giving buyers significantly more purchasing power.
💰 Buying power just jumped
A buyer who could afford a $940K home last year can now afford about $1.04M with the same payment. That’s a $100K increase in purchasing power.
📦 More entry-level homes available
Inventory under $1M has grown the fastest — great news for first-time buyers and move-up buyers.
⏱️ Homes are taking about 69 days to sell
That’s slightly slower than last year, giving buyers a little more negotiating room.
⚠️ Translation:
The frozen market we’ve been stuck in for the past few years is starting to thaw.
More inventory + improving rates = new opportunities for buyers AND sellers in 2026.
📩 DM me for a copy of the full Orange County Housing Report
or if you want hyper-local data for your neighborhood.
I’ll also run a free instant home valuation so you know exactly where your home stands in today’s market.
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