California's housing market is showing signs of cooling, with inventory climbing to more than 154,000 listings statewide and homes taking longer to sell. But despite higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges, prices remain near record highs across many coastal communities.
That affordability gap is drawing attention to the Central Valley. While median home prices in parts of Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Bay Area remain well above statewide averages, many Central Valley communities still offer homes at a fraction of the cost.
The region is increasingly becoming a buyer's market, with rising inventory, more seller price cuts, and slower sales creating opportunities for house hunters. We'll break down the numbers and why the Central
Valley is emerging as one of California's most closely watched housing markets.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Looking to buya home in California? Central Valley offers lower prices
