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The 2026 Housing Outlook

Where is the Orange County housing market headed next? The short answer: the market is stabilizing—but strategy matters more than ever. After years of volatility driven by interest rates and limited inventory, we’re entering a more nuanced phase. Buyers and sellers who understand the landscape—and a

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The Fed’s latest rate cut: what it really means for housing

Realtor.com/Getty Images 📉 The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points—bringing it to a range of 3.75%–4.00%—in an effort to ease pressure on the job market. However, Chair Jerome Powell described this as likely one of the final cuts for 2025, noting that missing economic

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Fall Market Outlook: A Promising Season for Buyers and Sellers

As we transition into the Autumn Market, there's encouraging news on the horizon—mortgage rates have reached their lowest levels of the year, creating fresh opportunities for both buyers and sellers. After peaking above 7.25% in January, rates have been steadily improving month over month, now hover

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