California Fast Facts

Calif. median home price - September 07: $530,830(Source: C.A.R.)

Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region September 07: Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,667,500(Source: C.A.R.)

Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region September 07: High Desert $271,940(Source: C.A.R.)

Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Second Quarter 07: 24 percent (Source: C.A.R.)

Mortgage rates - week ending 10/18: 30-yr. fixed: 6.40%; Fees/points: 0.5% 15-yr.

fixed: 6.08%; Fees/points: 0.6% 1-yr. adjustable: 5.76%; Fees/points: 0.6% (Source: Freddie Mac)