In early 2026, low-tier priced housing has the lowest level of inventory available for sale or rent.
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California’s low homeownership rate to continue
California’s homeownership rate ballooned during the Millennium Boom, but quickly fell to today’s stable level of 55%.
California price-per-square-foot analysis
Want a deeper understanding of your local real estate market? These charts show the price-per-square-foot history of home sales in communities across California.
Trending mortgage rates
Where are mortgage rates now? Check out our weekly interest rate update to track the latest market rates.
Sacramento County housing indicators
Get to know Sacramento County’s local housing fundamentals in these charts and forecasts.
Santa Clara County regional housing indicators
Santa Clara’s housing market is experiencing the downfall from 2021’s pandemic bounce.
San Francisco housing indicators
View these charts for current activity and forecasts for San Francisco’s housing market.
San Diego housing indicators
View these charts for current activity and forecasts for San Diego’s housing market.
Riverside housing indicators
View these Riverside regional charts for details on current activity and forecasts for its local housing market.
Orange County housing indicators
View these Orange County regional charts for details on current activity and forecasts for its local housing market.
Los Angeles housing indicators
View these Los Angeles regional charts for details on current activity and forecasts for its housing market.
Mortgage interest rate smarts
Learn how mortgage loan originators determine the interest rate to offer mortgage applicants.
Context is key
Learn the 25 factors that drive California’s real estate market to better understand today’s top news stories.
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