THE LATEST market trends in OC.

Here’s what we’re seeing in the February 2026 Orange County real estate market:
Early 2026 Orange County housing data shows a market that is stabilizing and gradually strengthening. New listings and inventory remain below pre-COVID norms as many homeowners stay put due to low locked-in mortgage rates, but supply is slowly rising. Buyer demand is improving, helped by mortgage rates near 6%, which is accelerating market activity and reducing expected market time (now about 75 days, though still slower than recent years). Overall, inventory is growing modestly, demand is rising faster, and the market is shifting toward a more balanced—potentially seller-leaning—environment if lower rates continue.

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