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BUYER BRIEFING orange, CA
Orange, CA Market Analysis

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

Orange is a firm seller's market with a Market Action Index above 53, yet inventory has climbed nearly 18% in 3 months — giving attentive buyers a rare window before prices reset higher.

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
53.80
Median List Price
$1.45M
Total Inventory
78.77 homes
Days on Market (Median)
28 days

Top Signals

Four Data Points
Market Action Index
53.80
At 53.80, the MAI signals a solid seller's market (>30 threshold), but it has eased from 56.69 three months ago. This softening suggests competition is cooling slightly — act now before it tightens again as spring momentum builds into summer.
Median List Price
$1.45M
Median price is $1.45M in Jun 2026, up +3.9% YoY from $1.4M. It dipped slightly from $1.48M last month, offering a narrow entry point. Prices have risen steadily over 12 months — waiting is likely to cost more as demand absorbs available supply.
Total Inventory
78.77 homes
Active listings rose from 67.77 in Feb to 78.77 in Jun — up +16.2% in 3 months — but remain 17.4% below last June's 95.38. More options than winter, yet supply is still historically tight, limiting negotiating leverage for buyers.
Days on Market (Median)
28 days
Median DOM held at 28 days for 3 consecutive months (Apr–Jun 2026), down sharply from 49 days in Jan–Feb. Homes are moving fast at the same pace as Jun 2025 — well-priced listings are not sitting, so buyers should come prepared to act quickly.
What This Means

A brief window — but it won't stay open long.

Inventory is up from winter lows and prices dipped slightly month-over-month, creating a rare short-term entry point. With DOM at 28 days and the MAI above 53, well-priced homes still move fast. Get pre-approved and move decisively.

Honest Caveats

28% of single-family listings have taken a price cut (up from 19% in Mar), signaling some seller overpricing. Patient buyers who negotiate on stale listings may find room below ask — but don't confuse cuts with broad market weakness.

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Matt Croteau
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matt@mattsellsoc.com (949) 776-7948
Source: June 2025 - June 2026 Market Data
Updated June 18, 2026