Here are some fast facts from the California Association of Realtors (CAR):


Calif. median home price - Dec. 05: $548,430 (Source: C.A.R.)

Calif. affordability index - Nov. 05: 14 percent (Source: C.A.R.)

Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region Dec. 05:Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,300,000 (Source: C.A.R.)

Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region Dec. 05:High Desert $320,490 (Source: C.A.R.)

Mortgage rates - week ending 2/2:
30-yr. fixed: 6.23%; Fees/points: 0.5%
15-yr. fixed: 5.81%; Fees/points: 0.5%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.33%; Fees/points: 0.7% (Source: Freddie Mac)