The OC Housing News published its monthly housing market report, covering resale home prices and rental rates across Southern California.

Irvine, CA -- (SBWire) -- 01/04/2016 --Historically, properties in this market sell at a 9.5% discount. Today's discount is 14.2%. This market is 4.7% undervalued.

Median home price is $507,300 with a rental parity value of $589,300. This market's discount is $82,000.

Monthly payment affordability has been improving over the last 3 month(s). Momentum suggests improving affordability.

Resale prices on a $/SF basis increased from $407/SF to $409/SF. Resale prices have been rising for 10 month(s).

Over the last 12 months, resale prices rose 5.4% indicating a longer term upward price trend.

Median rental rates increased $8 last month from $2,633 to $2,641. The current capitalization rate (rent/price) is 5.0%.

Rents have been rising for 12 month(s). Price momentum signals rising rents over the next three months.

Market rating = 7

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