After what feels like weeks of triple-digit temperatures across our area, many homeowners are about to receive one of the least exciting pieces of mail they'll get all year, their summer electric bill.

While we all appreciate a cool house when it's 105° outside, the cost of keeping it comfortable can vary dramatically from one home to another.

When people think about buying a home, they naturally focus on the purchase price and monthly mortgage payment. But the ongoing cost of owning a home can vary just as much, and energy efficiency can play a major role in both monthly affordability and long-term value.

Whether you're looking at homes in Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Loomis, Auburn, or one of the surrounding communities, energy-efficient…

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When buyers tell me they're looking for a home in Winchester Country Club, one request comes up again and again:

"We'd really like a newer single-story home."

It sounds like a simple request, but it's actually one of the hardest combinations to find within the community.

If you've been following the market for Winchester Country Club homes for sale, you've probably noticed that many of the available homes were custom built years ago, while many of the newest homes feature multi-level floor plans. Winchester remains one of the premier luxury communities in Meadow Vista, offering larger homesites, mature trees, and a peaceful foothill setting while remaining within an easy drive of Auburn, Roseville, and Sacramento.

A Rare Opportunity

My…

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As we move through the second half of summer, the Placer County housing market continues to show remarkable resilience.

While July brought the typical seasonal slowdown from June, buyer demand remained strong enough to keep inventory below where it was a year ago. Home prices continued to appreciate, well-priced listings attracted strong interest, and Placer County remained firmly in a seller's market.

Whether you're buying or selling in Rocklin, Roseville, Loomis, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Auburn, Newcastle, Penryn, Meadow Vista, or elsewhere in Placer County, understanding the latest market trends can help you make better real estate decisions.

If you've been following my monthly market updates, you may also want to read my June 2026 Placer County…

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Why First Impressions Matter More Than Ever in Today's Placer County Real Estate Market

This week I spent the morning at one of my upcoming listings while the photographer was capturing the home.

As I watched the drone fly overhead and the Matterport camera scan each room, I couldn't help but think about how much selling a home has changed over the years.

Growing up, I watched my parents build their real estate business in the early 1990s. Back then, marketing a home was much simpler—and much more limited.

Many listings didn't include photos at all.

Buyers relied on a written description, local knowledge, newspaper ads, and often a drive-by to decide whether a home was worth seeing in person.

Today, that seems almost unimaginable.

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Whether you're buying or selling a home in Placer County, one of the biggest misconceptions is that success begins and ends with the MLS.

For buyers, many people assume every available home can be found online.

For sellers, many people assume that once their home is listed on the MLS, the marketing is done.

In reality, that's often just the beginning.

Recently, I mailed the letters pictured below to homeowners in a neighborhood where one of my buyers would love to live.

Why?

Because the home they wanted had already gone under contract.

Rather than simply waiting and hoping another similar home would hit the market, I decided to see if there were homeowners who had already been thinking about selling but just hadn't taken the next…

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Summer is one of the best times of the year to enjoy your home. Whether you're relaxing by the pool, spending the day at Folsom Lake, or hosting friends for a backyard barbecue, this is the season when your home gets plenty of use.

It's also when the long stretches of hot, dry weather we experience throughout Placer County put extra strain on many of your home's most important systems.

The good news? A few hours of preventative maintenance now can improve your home's efficiency, help you avoid expensive repairs, and protect one of your biggest investments.

Here are some mid-summer maintenance tips that are especially worthwhile for homeowners in Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Loomis, Auburn, and throughout Placer County.

Keep…

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As we move into the second half of the year, the Placer County housing market continues to show remarkable resilience.

While more homes came on the market in June, buyer demand remained strong enough to keep inventory well below where it was a year ago. Homes are continuing to sell at a healthy pace, well-priced listings are attracting attention, and we're still firmly in a seller's market.

Let's take a look at what happened in June.

Inventory & Sales Activity

Inventory continued its normal seasonal climb, but demand remained strong.

June Highlights

  • Homes for sale increased 9.7% compared to May.
  • Inventory remains 8.5% lower than June 2025.
  • 485 homes sold, virtually unchanged from May.
  • Closed sales were 20.6% higher…

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Congress recently passed what many are calling the most significant federal housing legislation in decades. The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cleared both the House and Senate with overwhelming support, but it has not become law yet.

As of the time of writing, President Trump has not signed the legislation. He has indicated that he is delaying action while seeking movement from Congress on separate election-related legislation. That means the timing—and even the final outcome—remains uncertain.

So what exactly is in the bill, and more importantly...

Would it actually make housing more affordable here in Placer County?

The Goal: Build More Homes

At its core, the legislation has one primary objective:

Increase America's…

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After helping buyers and sellers throughout Placer County for more than two decades, I've noticed that the people who successfully achieve their real estate goals almost always share two important traits:

Honesty and decisiveness.

Every transaction is different. Every family has unique needs and circumstances. But time and time again, these two qualities are what separate the people who reach their goals from those who remain stuck on the sidelines.

Honesty

The first trait is honesty.

Not just honesty with your real estate agent, but honesty with yourself and your partner.

For buyers, that means being realistic about:

  • What you truly need versus what would simply be nice to have
  • What you can comfortably afford
  • What homes…

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With temperatures expected to climb into the triple digits this weekend, many Placer County residents will be looking for ways to escape the heat.

Fortunately, one of the best parts about living in Placer County is that we have no shortage of places to cool off. Whether you prefer spending the day at the lake, relaxing by a river, visiting a waterpark, or simply enjoying some air-conditioned comfort, there are plenty of great options just a short drive away.

If you're planning to get out this weekend, one quick tip: many of these destinations become extremely popular during the first major heat wave of the summer. Arriving early can mean easier parking, smaller crowds, and a much more relaxing experience.

Folsom Lake: A Summer Favorite

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