Seven Things to Look for in a Realtor®: integrity, experience, a strong work ethic, marketing and negotiation skills, effective communication and listening skills, a positive attitude and an expectation of RESULTS. Let us show you the difference it can make when experience and knowledge are coupled with genuine people skills and a personalized marketing plan. Its called professionalism and you should expect nothing less from your Realtor®. Caring about our customers, offering personalized service and keeping our customers well informed are the hallmarks of our real estate business. Click here to view Housing Predictor's 2009 Real Estate Market Forecast for California    MARKET UPDATE Calif. median home price - March 09: $253,040 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region February 09: Santa Barbara So. Coast $825,000 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region February 09: High Desert $114,670 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 08: 59 percent (Source: C.A.R.) Mortgage rates - week ending 4/23/09 30-yr. fixed: 4.8% Fees/points: 0.7% 15-yr. fixed: 4.48% Fees/points: 0.7% 1-yr. adjustable: 4.82% Fees/points: 0.4% (Source: Freddie Mac)