California median home price - March 07: $580,090
 

California highest median home price by C.A.R. region March 07:
Santa Barbara South Coast $1,200,000
 

California lowest median home price by C.A.R. region March 07:
High Desert $320,830
 

California First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 06:
25%
 

Mortgage rates - week ending 4/19:
30-yr. fixed: 6.17%; Fees/points: 0.5%
15-yr. fixed: 5.89%; Fees/points: 0.5%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.45%; [...]

All but two of the nation’s 50 fastest-growing metropolitan areas between April 1, 2000, and July 1, 2006, are located in West and South regions, according to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau. St. George, Utah, was the fastest-growing metro area in the U.S., experiencing nearly 40% growth during the six-year period, according [...]