Good morning, Inland Empire. This week's quick read is about pace: how long homes are taking to sell in a few Inland Empire markets, what that means if you're buying or selling, and a few things worth doing around town.
Monday Motivation
“Good decisions rarely feel rushed. Get clear on your numbers now, and you get to move on your timeline, not the market's.”
Move of the week: Look at how many days homes near you are taking to sell (it's in this update). If a move is on your radar for the next year, that number tells you how much runway to plan for.
Your Inland Empire Market
County figures: C.A.R., September 2026, existing single-family homes. Sales vs. Sep 2025: Riverside County -12.7%, San Bernardino County -6.0%.
City snapshot (Redfin; median sale price for the 3 months ending the month shown, days on market for that month vs. a year earlier):
| City | Median | YoY | Days on mkt | Mo. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $659,686 | ▲ +4.7% | 41 (vs. 50) | Sep |
| Fontana | $644,693 | ▼ -0.8% | 45 (vs. 48) | Sep |
| Rancho Cucamonga | $804,617 | ▲ +3.8% | 43 (vs. 47) | Sep |
Rates this week: 30-yr fixed 7.32% · 15-yr fixed 6.68% (Freddie Mac PMMS, October 22, 2026), down from 7.40% and 6.71% the week before. A year ago: 6.19% and 5.44%.
Your Riverside County market page → · First-time buyer guide →
What It Means For You
If you're buying
At the Riverside County median (C.A.R., September 2026) of $620,000, putting 20% down, this week's 7.32% average 30-year rate works out to about $3,407/month in principal and interest, vs. about $3,035 at last year's 6.19%. In the snapshot above, median days on market ranged from 41 (Riverside) to 45 (Fontana), so the pace depends a lot on where you shop.
If you're selling
Riverside County's median is down 0.6% from September 2025 and San Bernardino County's is up 6.2%, while sales are down in both (12.7% and 6.0%). Your city and street can look different, so a value based on recent sales near you is the place to start.
Homeowner reminder · Safety
Clocks fall back Sunday. Test your alarms.
Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. It's an easy reminder to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The U.S. Fire Administration says to test smoke alarms monthly, replace the batteries at least once a year, and replace the whole smoke alarm every 10 years. California's carbon monoxide law also requires CO detectors in homes that have a fossil-fuel-burning heater, appliance or fireplace.
Sources: NIST, 2026 daylight saving time dates; U.S. Fire Administration smoke alarm guidance (page reviewed Oct. 13, 2026); City of West Hollywood summary of California's Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010.
Around Inland Empire
- Veterans Day Ceremony · Rancho Cucamonga
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:50-11:50 a.m.
Central Park Freedom Courtyard, 11200 Base Line Rd. - Festival of Lights Switch-On Ceremony · Riverside
Sat, Nov 21 · ceremony at 5 p.m.
Downtown Riverside, Orange St. & Mission Inn Ave. - Tree Lighting Ceremony · Fontana
Thu, Dec 3 · 6 p.m.
Miller Park Amphitheater - Fontana Christmas Parade · Fontana
Sat, Dec 12 · 10 a.m.
Sierra Ave. & Arrow Blvd.
Event info from organizers' public listings and may change. Please confirm before you go.