219: Tight Inventory, Big Moves: Your October 2025 SoCal Market Breakdown
October 2025 Southern California Market Update
October Market Update: LA, Orange & San Bernardino Counties
October 2025 is painting a clear picture across Southern California: inventory is tightening, buyers are serious, and strategic planning is more important than ever.
Below is a county-by-county breakdown of what’s happening and what it means for anyone preparing to make a move — whether that’s next month or six months from now.
Los Angeles County: Competitive, Stable & Seller-Leaning
LA County remains one of the most competitive markets in the region. With 3.42 months of inventory, we’re sitting in a stable-but-slightly-seller-leaning environment (for reference: 6 months typically marks a buyer’s market).
Inventory dipped 9% from last month, and is up only 1% from last year — meaning buyers have fewer choices and sellers are gaining leverage.
Quick Snapshot
• New Listings: 6,736
• Median New List Price: $948,000
• Active Listings: 14,373
• Median Active Price: $995,000
• Pending Median Days on Market: 28
• Closed Median Price: $899,000
• Sold-to-List Ratio: 99.95%
What This Means
If you’re a seller:
Pricing remains everything. Overpriced homes sit. Correctly priced homes still move quickly.
If you’re a buyer:
Expect competition. Choices are limited, days on market are short, and there’s very little room for under-asking offers.
If you’re both buying and selling:
Timing is everything. Coordinating your move matters more than ever.
Orange County: One of the Hottest Markets in California
Orange County continues to hold its title as one of the most competitive and expensive markets in the state. With 2.41 months of inventory, we’re deep in seller-market territory.
Inventory dropped 12% from last month and 1% from last year, signaling that demand still far outweighs supply.
Quick Snapshot
• New Listings: 2,303
• Median New List Price: $1,249,000
• Active Listings: 4,150
• Median Active Price: $1,399,000
• Pending Median Days on Market: 26
• Median Pending Price: $1,198,000
• Median Sold Price: $1,205,000
• Sold-to-List Ratio: 99.17%
• Homes Selling in: ~26 days
What This Means
For sellers:
Competitive pricing still wins. Even in a high-demand market, buyers are watching value closely.
For buyers:
Be financially solid. Pre-approval, proof of funds, and strong offer terms matter.
For those doing both:
You’re playing in a fast-paced market. Strategy beats luck.
San Bernardino County: SoCal’s Most Balanced Market
San Bernardino County is becoming one of Southern California’s most balanced suburban markets, offering affordability without sacrificing movement.
With 3.9 months of inventory, the market sits close to neutral — but tightening quickly.
Inventory dropped 9% since last month and 6% since last year, meaning competition is quietly increasing.
Quick Snapshot
• New Listings: 2,416
• Median New List Price: $550,000
• Active Listings: 6,143
• Median Active Price: $534,818
• Pending Median Price: $545,000
• Pending Days on Market: 37
• Closed Median Price: $542,000
• Sold-to-List Ratio: 99.25%
• Sold Days on Market: 38
What This Means
For sellers:
Well-maintained homes priced correctly still move with strong offers.
For buyers:
You have more breathing room here — days on market are longer and affordability is higher.
The Bottom Line Across All Three Counties
Anyone buying, selling, or juggling both should keep these three truths in mind:
1. Timing Is Everything
Markets are moving differently depending on the county — but all signs point to tightening as we move into the holidays.
2. Pricing Correctly Matters
In all three counties, overpriced homes sit. Well-priced homes sell. Often quickly.
3. Strategy Beats Luck
The days of casually entering the market are gone. A clear plan — especially for buy/sell transitions — is essential.
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