California home prices fell while sales rose to close out 2025

California’s housing market ended 2025 with sales edging higher, while home prices were generally lower than a year ago. The statewide median price for an existing single-family home fell 1.2% year over year to $850,680 in December, according to data released by the California Association of Realtors. While prices softened, buyer activity rose 2% compared [...]