The 2026 SoCal Market: What Buyers Are Actually Facing

Colin and Martin break down the real 2026 Southern California housing numbers: record median prices, where mortgage rates are headed, why inventory is stuck near historic lows, and the county-by-county price gaps between the coast and the Inland Empire. They cover the "marry the house, date the rate" debate, down payment myths, builder rate buydowns, and what every serious buyer should do before touring homes this year.