For those who enjoy statistics here are a some to ponder from the CA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

CA Median Home Price - Nov. 05: $548,400 (Source: C.A.R.)
CA Affordability Index - Oct. 05: 15 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
CA highest median home price by C.A.R. region Nov. 05:             - Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,115,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
CA lowest median home price by C.A.R. region Nov. 05:             - High Desert $320,860 (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 1/5:           30-yr. fixed: 6.21%; Fees/points: 0.5%           15-yr. fixed: 5.76%; Fees/points: 0.5%           1-yr. adjustable: 5.16%; Fees/points: 0.7%           (Source: Freddie Mac)