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December 10, 2007

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CALIFORNIA LEAST AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NATION

by Bob Schwartz

San Diego condominiumsDespite falling home prices in many regions of the state, California remains the nation's least affordable market for homeowners according to the latest California Building Industry Association NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index."Despite market corrections that have made some areas more affordable, the fact remains that the cost of housing in California is out of reach for many hard-working families who want to be able to buy their first home," said CBIA president and CEO Robert Rivinius.
During the third quarter, nine of the nation's 10 least-affordable communities were located in California, according to the index.[tags] real estate, California real estate, real estate bubble[/tags] California real estate broker

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3 Comments
  1. A house is worth no more than what someone is willing to pay you for it. No buyer? Value = $0. House prices have held steady throughout the past 100 years in the US at 3x median income of whatever area you study… because every house you build must be affordable to the workers within the surrounding area.

    Karly
    San Diego County Cosmetic Surgery

  2. Homes take 18 months on average to work through the foreclosure process.. Imagine what foreclosures will look like 18 months from now!

    Chance
    San Diego California Medical Research

  3. The Fed has used over half of its available bullets.. and we’re nowhere near the end of this crisis.

    Charlie
    Los Angeles California Bail Bonds

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