Calif. median home price snapshot for July 2012:

·     All California: $333,860
·     Highest median home price by region/county: Marin, $845,860
·     Lowest median home price by region/county: Tehama, $95,000
·     L.A. Countywide median price for Single Family Homes: $340,000

(Source: C.A.R.)

Mortgage Rates:  week ending 8/30/2012

·     30-yr. fixed: 3.59%    fees/points: 0.6%
·     15-yr. fixed: 2.86    fees/points: 0.6%
·     1-yr. adjustable: 2.63%    fees/points: 0.4%

(Source: Freddie Mac)