Orange County Housing Market Has Shifted - February 2026 | Tim Smith Real Estate Group

Описание: Orange County Real Estate Market Update | February 2026

The Orange County housing market has officially shifted gears. Mortgage rates are lower. Buyer demand is rising. And the Winter Market is now fully underway.

🏡 In this update, Tim covers:
‣ Why buyer activity is surging in Q1
‣ How rates between 6%–6.5% are fueling early momentum
‣ Inventory trends: 13% rise in Jan, but still below normal
‣ What’s driving Expected Market Time to 101 days
‣ What buyers and sellers should be doing right now

📉 For Buyers:
This is your launch window. Selection has improved, competition is still light, and rates are more favorable than they’ve been in over a year. Buyers who act now often get better pricing, terms, and leverage.

📈 For Sellers:
Demand is building—not peaking. With inventory rising slowly and buyers reentering fast, the best-positioned homes will capture early momentum. Pricing and prep now = stronger outcomes later.

🎯 Whether you're planning to buy, sell, or just stay informed, this is the market moment you’ve been waiting for.

🔗 Connect with the #1 Team in Orange County:
Tim Smith Real Estate Group | Coldwell Banker Realty

For more information about our team visit https://timsmithrealestategroup.com/

Every home has a unique story and Tim Smith Real Estate Group would be honored to tell yours. We understand luxury real estate in Orange County and have the numbers to prove it. Our primary objective is to partner with you and achieve the highest net proceeds as quickly as possible.

When you decide to sell, buy, or invest in today's market—who you work with really does matter!

With career sales exceeding $6 billion, Tim Smith Real Estate Group is the #1 team in California and the #4 team in North America for Coldwell Banker.

Selling a home in today’s market can be challenging and Tim Smith Real Estate Group understands this. In spite of a shifting market hundreds of homes are sold each month in Orange County. What’s the difference between selling your home or failing to do so? The Details.

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