Report archive
Every past OC Market Brief
Each report reflects the market as of its publication date. We keep the archive so you can see how the market has moved.
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Rates Rise, Housing Stalls
Mortgage rates jumped from 6.75% to 7.5% in six weeks, cutting buyer demand to its lowest October level since 2007 and pushing market time to 118 days.
October 12, 2026 · Current
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Then and Now: 2008 vs. Today
Rising mortgage rates have pushed demand to its lowest September level since 2007 and market time to 110 days — but with tight supply, strong equity, and almost no distressed sales, the data does not point to a crash.
September 28, 2026 · Archived
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The Buyer's Playbook
Higher mortgage rates have cooled demand and tipped Orange County slightly toward buyers — but prices are sticky, and turnkey, realistically priced homes still sell fast.
September 14, 2026 · Archived
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Falling Into Autumn
Housing's seasonal shift is underway — supply has likely peaked, demand is easing, and the autumn market brings a distinctly different pace.
August 31, 2026 · Archived
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AI Pricing Inaccuracies
AI and automated valuation models are only a starting point — accurate pricing still comes from comparable closed and pending sales reviewed by a local expert.
August 17, 2026 · Archived
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The Condo Conundrum
The attached home market — condominiums and townhomes — is substantially slower than the detached home market, which is pushing prices lower.
August 3, 2026 · Archived
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The Lull Phase
Housing has cooled considerably since earlier this year, and more sellers are languishing on the market without success.
July 20, 2026 · Archived
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Housing Values Plateau
After nearly 4 years of rates above 6%, Orange County home values have stalled amid low demand and rising inventory.
July 6, 2026 · Archived