Real Estate Market Trends
Why Some Homes Still Have High Prices in a Slow Market (and Why They’re Not Selling)
August 11, 2025 It feels like a contradiction- sales have slowed down, yet asking prices in some neighborhoods are still sky-high. The truth? A lot of sellers locked in ultra-low mortgage rates in 2020–2021 and have been hesitant to move. But now, many have outgrown their homes and are testing the market… the problem is…
Read MoreDon’t Give Up on Owning a Home: Some Creative Paths For Today’s Challenging Market
July 22, 2025 With more sellers putting their homes on the market this year we’re seeing more inventory, which is starting to lead to some leveling out in prices in some areas. A good thing. But prices are still high, and with the median sold price of $705,000 in Placer County for June 2025 and…
Read MoreSell Smart in 2025: A Realtor’s Guide to Getting Your Home Sold FASTER
July 18, 2025 Thinking about selling your home in 2025? I sat down with my realtor partner Michael Sandoval and picked his brain about things sellers can do in the current market to get their home sold faster. In a nutshell, timing, strategy, and preparation are more important now than ever. If you want to…
Read More“One Big Beautiful Bill” Signed Into Law: What It Means for Homebuyers & Investors
July 11, 2025 H.R. 1: New Housing Provisions That Could Impact Your Wallet Last week, President Trump signed H.R. 1, nicknamed the One Big Beautiful Bill, into law—and it includes major housing-related provisions that could benefit both homebuyers and real estate investors. Here’s a breakdown of what’s inside: 1. Mortgage Insurance Premium Deductions Made Permanent…
Read MoreIs It Still a Good Time to Buy a Home? Here’s What the Current Market Is Telling Us
July 1, 2025 A Fluid and Dynamic Market Recently, someone asked me what I thought about the current housing market…and the honest answer is, it depends. The real estate market is incredibly fluid and ever-changing, but if we’re looking at where things stand today, the overall sentiment is that it remains solid and stable. Inventory…
Read MoreHow to Price Your Home to Sell in Today’s Market: What Every Seller Should Know
June 23, 2025 Why Pricing Your Home Right Matters More Than Ever In today’s real estate market, setting the right list price is crucial. Overpricing can cause your home to sit on the market, while underpricing might leave money on the table. The goal is to find that sweet spot that attracts qualified buyers and…
Read MoreInflation & Unemployment Numbers: What It Could Mean For Interest Rates
June 18, 2025 I wanted to share a quick update on how the latest economic news could impact mortgage rates and the housing market. Whether you’re actively looking to buy, refinance, or just keeping an eye on the market, these trends are important to understand. May Inflation Report: Cooler Than Expected May brought some encouraging…
Read MoreThe Fed Hits Pause On Rate Cuts
May 9, 2025 So far in 2025, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) has decided not to lower interest rates just yet. This choice shows they are being careful as the economy faces some uncertainty, especially around rising prices (inflation) and changes in trade with other countries like China. The Fed kept its key interest rate…
Read MoreThe Return of the Buyer’s Market?
May 5, 2025 After years of sparse property listings, would-be buyers are finally seeing more FOR SALE signs. This is translating into more opportunities here in the Sacramento area. Listings on the Rise During the first four months of 2025, we had about 1,500 extra new listings in the region compared to the same time…
Read MoreMore Homes On The Market: What That Means For Buyers & Sellers
May 8, 2025 I want to share a portion of this article by Ryan Lundquist because there’s some good info in here for both buyers and sellers. Ryan’s a Sacramento area appraiser and has his finger on the pulse of the local area real estate market. Although we’re not back to normal listing levels yet,…
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