School is wrapping up around our house…

…and it’s honestly hard to believe how quickly this season of life seems to move.

My oldest just wrapped up junior college at American River and is headed to Chico State this fall.

My stepson is graduating from Del Oro High School this Saturday.

And my youngest is wrapping up his freshman year at Placer High School.

If your household feels anything like ours right now, things probably feel a little busy, exciting, sentimental—and very close to summer.

And while this week has been cooler (in a good way), you can definitely feel warm weather getting closer.

The mornings are nice.

The evenings are stretching out.

The hills are still green (for now).

Over Memorial Day weekend, we had our…

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Over the past few weeks, between showing homes to clients, walking properties, and hosting a few open houses around Placer County…

…I’ve been paying attention to what buyers actually react to when they walk through a home.

The comments they make.

The questions they ask.

The things they notice immediately—and the things they quietly move past.

And honestly, it’s interesting.

Because while headlines tend to talk about “the housing market” like everything is moving in the same direction…

…it really doesn’t feel that way on the ground.

Some homes in places like Rocklin, Roseville, Loomis, Auburn, Granite Bay, Lincoln, and elsewhere around the Sacramento region are generating strong interest quickly.

Others are sitting.

And the…

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New California Department of Finance data just came out…

…and Placer County had the fastest population growth of any county in the entire state over the past year.

- Placer County grew by 1.4% from 2025 to 2026, ranking #1 in California for population growth.

That’s a pretty significant statistic — especially at a time when many areas across California are seeing slower growth or even population declines.

And honestly…

…it helps explain a lot about why the Placer County housing market has remained so stable.

Why Population Growth Matters for the Placer County Housing Market

Real estate ultimately comes down to supply and demand.

Right now in Placer County:

  • More people are continuing to move here
  • Inventory of homes for…

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April gave us a clearer look at how the spring market is unfolding here in Placer County.

And while a lot of what we’re seeing is typical for this time of year, there are a few important details worth paying attention to—especially if you’re thinking about buying or selling in the coming months.

Inventory & Sales Activity

We’re seeing the classic spring pattern start to take shape—more homes coming to market, with buyers still actively engaging.

  • Homes for sale are down 3.2% year-over-year, but up 13.2% from March
  • 417 homes sold in April, essentially flat year-over-year and slightly down month-over-month
  • 499 homes went pending, up 1.6% from last month and 5.1% from last year

What this means

New listings are picking up,…

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