California Housing Update from Economist Leslie Appleton Young

The California Association of REALTORS® released the California March housing update from CAR Chief Economist Leslie Appleton Young today. As to be expected, Young says there is a lot of differentiation by region.

Video highlights:

  • The number of California home sales is up slightly over February but down slightly from a year ago at 516,690 units.
  • March media home price is $301,790, up on a year over year basis by 20.8%.  This is the largest year over year gain since 2004.
  • There is a 5 months supply of home inventory statewide.  There is a  10.9 months supply in the one million plus home price range and a 3.2 months supply for homes $300,000 & below.