In one measure of how high prices have soared, the California Building Industry Association recently found that 18 of America's 20 least affordable metro areas are in California.
加州建筑业协会在一项有关房价飙升的评估中发现，美国前20个住房价格最高的城区中，有18个在加州。
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But he insists he is committed to the business, which he says has strong franchises in areas such as aviation and energy finance, thanks to its close association with GE's industrial activities.
The money is a credit through the Bank's International Development Association (IDA) and is for reconstruction and recovery efforts in the affected areas over a three year period.