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California home affordability sees slight improvement, but racial gaps persist — especially in Santa Clara County
The number of Californians who could afford to buy a home increased slightly last year as mortgage rates declined and home prices remained relatively flat. About 19% of California households earned enough to purchase a median-priced single-family home in 2025, up from 18% in 2024, according to new data from the California Association of Realtors.
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According to Redwood City Pulse’s source item, California home affordability sees slight improvement, but racial gaps persist — especially in Santa Clara County, The number of Californians who could afford to buy a home increased slightly last year as mortgage rates declined and home prices remained relatively flat. About 19% of California households earned enough to purchase a median-priced single-family home in 2025, up from 18% in 2024, according to new data from the California Association of Realtors.
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- California home affordability sees slight improvement, but racial gaps persist — especially in Santa Clara CountyRedwood City Pulse - 2026-05-21T23:07:51+00:00
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