. >> i have lived in berkeley for oaf 20 years, beckley is my home. >> reporter: and this film maker spent the last year in berkeley, going to countless open houses. >> large master bedroom here. >> reporter: and made mull physical offers, but no luck. >> i was very depressed because it was i don't understand what i thought i could afford, way beyond. >> reporter: the median price in berkeley is now $1,050,000. >> it just blows my mind. >> there is very, very little supply. >> very simple. >> reporter: and homes are selling on average 20% above the asking price. >> our clients, the sales over last year, about one-third all cash, up to a price range of $3 million, so all cash sales. >> reporter: other east bay cities are also breaking records. in piedmont, for the first time, it is now over $2 million, albany, $950,000. alameda, close to $900,000. oakland, $649,000. >> in comparison to the rest of the bay area, it is still a relative bargain, focusing on relative. >> reporter: and young start today look in oakland, a month ago. >> i had to beg and borrow but we did it. >> reporter: th