Fall 2025 North Orange County Housing Market Trends & Insights

By Philip Kang

Philip Kang is the visionary team leader of the HomeReady Team, based in Orange County, California. Since founding the team, Philip has driven rapid growth year after year, with the team on track to close over $150 million in real estate volume in 2025.

If you’ve been following the headlines, you’ve probably seen talk about housing activity slowing down. But in North Orange County, the story is a little different. Yes, pending sales are trending lower, but prices are holding steady, and serious buyers are still showing up.

Here’s a breakdown of the latest market data and trends in our area:

Inventory. From Fullerton to Yorba Linda, Brea, and Buena Park, inventory hasn’t changed much since August. Most homes are spending 30 to 40 days on the market, which tells me activity has cooled slightly but remains healthy. The increased buyer interest we saw in late summer hasn’t disappeared; it’s just shifted toward more qualified, intentional buyers.

Window of opportunity. Every year, I call October through December the “window of opportunity” because smart buyers use this time to find better deals and seller concessions while the competition is lighter. If a home is well-presented and correctly priced, it’s still selling, and often quickly.

Let’s look at a few September stats:

Pending sales: 33 in Fullerton, 43 in Yorba Linda, 13 in Brea, and 12 in Buena Park, down from August’s higher counts, showing seasonal cooling.

Months of supply: 2.2 in Fullerton, 2.6 in Yorba Linda, 1.3 in Brea, and 2.0 in Buena Park. That’s still considered a seller’s market.

Average sale price (single-family): $1.16 M in Fullerton, $1.92 M in Yorba Linda, and $1.22 M in Brea. Brea has now edged higher than Fullerton for two straight months, something to watch.

While we’re seeing fewer transactions, there’s no need to panic. Prices are stable, days on market are steady, and supply is balanced.

Looking ahead, expect the spring 2026 market to be energized. Mortgage rates are already dipping, FHA loans are now showing some quotes in the low 5%, and that will draw more buyers back into the market after the holidays. Life changes don’t wait for the perfect rate, and once confidence returns, so will competition.

For now, I’m encouraging my buyers to stay flexible and my sellers to stay realistic. This market rewards preparation and timing.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in North Orange County, don’t wait until everyone else jumps back in.

If you’re ready to make a move, contact us! For sellers, call (714) 805-8207, and for buyers, call (714) 709-2939. I’ll help you plan the right move for your goals.

Reach out today and let’s talk strategy. You can reach out to Caroline Lee at (213) 505-5141 or caroline@homereadyteam.com. You can also call or send me a message at (714) 451-4543 or phil@homereadyteam.com. We’ll help you find the best move for you.