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What's happening with home prices, home equity, and the markets this week? Every Monday, The Mortgage Advisory rounds up the numbers that matter, each with its source, plus a few fun facts and what they mean for homeowners, buyers, retirees, and investors in California, Texas, Florida, and Colorado.

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November 12, 2026

Are home prices still rising, and what does it mean for your equity?

Yes, but slowly. In the first Advisory Report from The Mortgage Advisory: the U.S. median existing-home price was $417,500 in September, up 1.3% from a year earlier, while Orange County and San Diego rose 5% to 6.5%. Homeowners now hold about $11.7 trillion in equity they could borrow against.

$417,500Median existing-home price, U.S.
$1.47MMedian single-family price, Orange County
$11.7TTappable home equity

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