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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There’s a lot of advice out there about buying and selling homes…

…but some of the things that actually make the biggest difference are the ones people don’t always think about.

In today’s Placer County real estate market—whether you’re in Rocklin, Roseville, Auburn, Loomis, or Lincoln—these small details can have a real impact on your results.

3 Tips for Sellers

1. Timing Your Listing Matters More Than You Think

If possible, list your home on a Wednesday or Thursday.

This helps:

  • Maximize online exposure heading into the weekend
  • Build momentum going into open houses
  • Give out-of-town buyers time to plan a visit to Placer County

That extra exposure can lead to more showings—and sometimes an extra offer or two, which…

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Nearly every buyer would prefer a home with updated flooring, fresh paint, remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, and a clean, well-maintained yard.

And rightfully so—homes like that tend to show better, feel better… and often sell for a premium compared to similar homes without those updates.

But there’s another side of the equation that’s just as important.

- The age and condition of the home’s major systems.

Because whether you’re buying or selling, it’s not just about how a home looks today…
…it’s about what it may need over the next few years—and what that means for value, negotiations, and your overall cost of ownership.

Looking at the Full Picture

When evaluating a home, you really need to look at both sides:

  • How updated it…

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Last weekend’s storm packed a punch.

Heavy rain, lightning, wind, and a lot of debris—and if your yard looks anything like what I’ve been seeing around Placer County, there’s a little cleanup waiting.

This weekend, I’ll be bouncing between open houses for a new listing in Rocklin…

…but in between, I’ll be doing the same thing a lot of homeowners are right now—getting things cleaned up and back in shape.

Trimming a few branches that came down. Tidying up the yard. Resetting things after the storm.

And it’s actually perfect timing.

 A Quick Reset Goes a Long Way

After a storm like that, the exterior is usually where it shows up first.

  • Clear branches, leaves, and debris
  • Check gutters and drainage
  • Trim anything touching…

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The spring market is starting to show up in the numbers.

March gave us a much clearer picture of where things are heading—and while some of it is expected this time of year, there are a few important shifts worth paying attention to.

Inventory & Sales Activity

Inventory is still relatively tight, but it’s starting to build.

  • Inventory was down 1.9% year over year, but up 15.6% from February
  • 408 homes sold in March, up 32.5% month-over-month
  • 501 homes went pending, up 35% from last month and 13.9% from last year

What this means

Buyers are active, and more homes are coming to market—but demand is still keeping pace.

This is one of the reasons the market continues to feel competitive in certain segments.

Pricing…

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Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been working with buyers who’ve seen it firsthand:

One home gets 5 offers.
Another gets 6.
And another… sits.

So what’s actually happening?

I pulled the numbers this week to get a clearer picture of what’s selling—and what’s not—in the Placer County real estate market right now.

The Big Picture

Right now, there are:

  • 963 homes for sale
  • 197 homes have been on the market for 90+ days and still haven’t sold

At the same time:

  • 432 homes sold in March
  • 79 of those had 3 or more offers

So while multiple offers are happening…

They’re happening to a very specific type of listing.

What the “Sitting” Homes Have in Common

When you look at the 197 homes that have been sitting…

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Over the past two weeks, I’ve gotten a very clear reminder of how competitive parts of our market have become.

I’ve written offers for two separate clients on three different homes—and in every case, we ran into multiple offers:

  • A home in Springfield at Whitney Oaks (Rocklin) – 2 offers

  • A home in Roseville near Oakmont High School – 6 offers

  • A home in Rollingwood (Fair Oaks) – 2 offers

We successfully secured the Fair Oaks home, passed on the Springfield property, and were just barely outbid in Roseville.

At the same time:

  • Another client was interested in a home near Rocklin High—it received multiple offers before they were ready

  • Another was interested in a home in Orangevale with a great pool…

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