THE LATEST market trends in OC.

Here’s what we’re seeing in the May 2026 Orange County real estate market:‍ ‍
The Orange County housing market is showing real momentum this spring. Inventory sits at 4,307 active homes — actually lower than last year — while buyer demand just hit its highest point since May 2024, up 6% in just two weeks. That imbalance is pushing the average time to sell down to 77 days, and it's creating competition: in April alone, 52% of all homes sold at or above asking price, with the fastest-selling homes going in just 7–8 days. The current mortgage rate of 6.49% is meaningfully lower than the 7%+ buyers faced last spring, which is bringing more shoppers off the sidelines. If you're a buyer, be prepared to compete — well-priced, move-in-ready homes are attracting multiple offers quickly, and holding out for a deal on every home will leave you on the sidelines. If you're a seller, preparation is everything right now: homes that are updated, clean, and priced correctly are selling fast and above asking price, while homes that need work are sitting longer and selling for less. The opportunity is real — but so is the competition.

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