Housing Market : Cooling Patterns, Diverging Regions, and What Orange County Can Expect

Cooling Patterns, Diverging Regions, and What Orange County Can Expect This month’s housing market update breaks down the national slowdown in home price growth, the surge in inventory to its highest level since 2019, and why builder momentum is starting to fade. While many U.S. markets are feeling price pressure, Orange County remains resilient with modest price gains and strong pockets of demand—even as inventory doubles and days on market rise. Inside, you’ll find key comparisons, local micro-market highlights, and strategic takeaways for buyers, sellers, and policymakers navigating this shifting landscape.