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Orange County Real Estate Market Update

November 28, 2025

A Quiet Turning Point in Orange County Real Estate

If you’ve stepped outside lately, you’ve felt the shift—shorter days, cooler air, and the first signs of winter. A similar quiet change is happening in the Orange County housing market, and it’s one many people haven’t noticed yet.

Mortgage rates have held between 6.1% and 6.4% for nearly three months, the longest stretch of improvement since 2022. This small but steady decrease is bringing affordability back into the picture and positioning 2026’s Spring Market to be the most active we’ve seen in years.

Meanwhile, inventory is dropping sharply for the holidays, many sellers are pausing their listings, and the luxury market is tightening faster than expected.

The shift is subtle, but the signs are clear.

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