California Leads US Slump in Luxury Home Sales

California Leads US Slump in Luxury Home Sales
A mansion-style home is seen in Atherton, Calif., July 12, 2005. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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California is the hardest-hit state amid a nationwide decline in luxury-home sales, according to a recent report by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.

The City of Oakland experienced the most dramatic drop in luxury home sales, falling by 70 percent in the three months prior to Aug. 31 compared to the year-earlier period. In San Jose and San Diego, the priciest homes declined 55 percent.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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