Friday, November 20, 2009

Market Snapshot for November


  • The median price of an entry-level home in California was $247,150 in the third quarter of 2009, making the estimated monthly payment including taxes and insurance $1,450, according to C.A.R.’s affordability index.
  • The minimum household income needed to purchase an entry-level home in California in the third quarter of 2009 was $43,500.
  • First-time buyers typically purchase a home equal to 85 percent of the prevailing median price.
  • Affordability in California during the third quarter of 2009 stood at 64 percent, meaning 64 percent of the state’s households could afford to purchase an entry-level home in California, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ First-time Buyer Housing Affordability Index.


Source: CAR Market Matters News

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