Orange County's housing market proved incredibly resilient during COVID-19 -- despite the pandemic, buyer demand surged on record-low rates and remote work flexibility while constrained inventory pushed prices higher. The market didn't just survive; it accelerated.
Why Demand Surged
- Interest rates collapsed (3.0-3.5%)
- Remote work enabled relocation
- Stock market recovery
- Government stimulus programs
- Housing seen as safe investment
Multiple factors drove unprecedented demand.
Supply Crunch
Inventory declined as sellers held properties. Low supply + high demand = appreciation.
I'm appraising more homes at higher values.
Market Anomaly
Typically, economic crisis = housing crash. 2020 = housing boom.
Unusual but real. Appraisals reflect market strength.
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