Fourth-quarter 2025 Housing Affordability Report

California housing affordability improves from third-quarter 2025 and a year ago, C.A.R. reports

Eighteen percent of California households could afford to purchase the $869,300 median-priced home in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from 17 percent in third-quarter 2025 and up from 16 percent in fourth-quarter 2024.

A minimum annual income of $213,200 was needed to make monthly payments of $5,330, including principal, interest, taxes and insurance on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at a 6.35 percent interest rate.

Twenty-eight percent of home buyers were able to purchase the $650,000 median-priced condo or townhome. A minimum annual income of $159,200 was required to make a monthly payment of $3,980.

For full report, visit on.car.org/Q42025HAIrelease

February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. It began as a way of remembering events and important people of Sub-Saharan African and Afro-Caribbean ancestry.

REALTOR.com+ (Connect, Collaborate, Close)

We’re excited to share some big news — Realtor.com®+TM has been announced, and bridgeMLS is proud to be among the first markets included in the launch.

Work with clients in a branded, collaborative space where search, listings, and messages are all under one roof. Keeping everyone in sync from click to close.

This is just the beginning. We’ll be sharing more details soon, including timing and what this means for bridgeMLS members.

Read the press release here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/realtorcom-unveils-realtorcom-a-first-of-its-kind-collaborative-home-search-experience-302666863.html