California real estate is in high demand.

Of the 20 hottest real estate markets in the U.S., more than half were in California, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors.

San Diego came in at #7.

The following California cities made the list: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Vallejo, Santa Rosa, San Diego, Sacramento, Santa Cruz, Oxnard, Stockton and Yuba City.

These markets receive 1.8 to 3 times the number of views per listing compared to the national average. Perhaps even more important, these cities are also seeing inventory move 29 to 48 days more quickly than the rest of the U.S.

More people want to own property in California than anywhere else in the country and with the amazing weather, beaches, universities… and lots of fun things to do!

The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) released its 2016 Market Forecast, and the trends are expected to continue.

Job growth in California has been solid, and interest rates continue to be well below historic averages – which is great news for anyone looking to buy in 2016.