by just about any measure, sandra contreras is a success story. at 29 years old, she owns her own business and product line. this month she opened a store front with two other retailers in downtown san jose. but with the median home price now over $2 million, her hoping of ever affording a home here are all, but gone. >> for myself as a 29-year-old entrepreneur, very unrealistic to be able to put a down payment on a $2 million home with two kids surviving, you know, groceries, gas, commute, everything. there is no way. in my life, i don't feel like there is a way to save enough money to put a down payment to that or get close to it. >> reporter: prices are getting higher by the way since the president, michelle perry. >> about 50% of the homes for sale are $2 million or above. so we do have some homes that are below. but even homes that are priced around the $2 million mark are going for more. almost every home in the market in santa clara county will get multiple offers at this time. >> we are entering into the family room right here as we have r