House prices in SoCal have gone completely bonkers. They're now surging over the pre-crash peaks.
I bought in late 2007, right before the massive crash, and had good folks on TBD wishing me luck.
Last I checked I was up 30% over my purchase price, and I'm afraid to check it now, because it's probably up even more.
Thank heavens for Proposition 13 or the taxes alone would eat me alive!
Of course it's all relative to location; the Inland Empire hasn't rebounded as much as the Foothills, etc.
Palm Springs would be nice for retirement. I was out there with relatives this Spring.