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BUYER BRIEFING Orange, CA
Orange, CA Market Analysis

Why now is a smart time to lock in a home in Orange, CA.

Orange is a deep seller's market with only 1.48 months of supply, but inventory has risen 19% since spring — giving buyers the best window they've had all year.

Median Price

Midpoint listing price across the market. The single most important benchmark for understanding overall market value and tracking price trends over time.
Market Data
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Market Action Index
48.36
Dropped from 56.69 in May to 48.36 today — cooling fast toward balance. Act before spring competition resets the index above 50.
Months of Inventory
1.48 mo
Still just 1.48 months of supply, but up from 1.2 in April — the most inventory buyers have seen in 12 months. Window may be brief.
Median List Price
$1.4M
Median slipped from $1.48M in May to $1.4M in Aug — down 5.4% in 3 months. Prices are softening now; waiting risks missing the dip.
Price Per Sq Ft
$700
Per-foot value at $700, up +3.8% YoY from $676. Even with list-price softness, underlying value holds — buy the dip before it firms up.
What This Means

This Is the Negotiating Window — It Won't Last Long

Prices are off their May peak and the Market Action Index is cooling toward balance. That combination rarely lasts in Orange. You have more homes to choose from and more room to negotiate right now than at any point in the past year — use it.

Honest Caveats

At 1.48 months of inventory, this is still firmly a seller's market by any measure. About 32% of single-family listings have taken a price cut, suggesting some sellers are anchored high — expect to negotiate, but don't expect deep discounts on well-priced homes.

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Christian Fernandez
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christian.fernandez@exprealty.com (562) 500-4283
Source: September 2025 - September 2026 Market Data
Updated September 10, 2026