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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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There’s been increasing discussion about two major mortgage ideas that could reshape the U.S. real estate landscape: 50-year mortgages and portable mortgages. These proposals are designed to help unlock a market that has largely frozen in place, offering new ways to improve affordability and mobility—especially in high-cost areas like Placer County.

With inventory remaining tight across our region and throughout California, here’s a clear breakdown of what these proposals mean, how they might help, and what limitations still remain.

The 50-Year Mortgage: Pros, Cons & What It Solves (and Doesn’t)

A 50-year mortgage simply stretches a traditional 30-year mortgage into a longer term, reducing the monthly payment.

Potential Benefits

Lower…

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The latest Placer County housing market data is in, and while closed sales are down, there’s an interesting shift happening that could signal more activity ahead.

 

Inventory is Up – The number of homes for sale increased 49% year-over-year and 10.4% from last month, giving buyers more choices.

Closed Sales Are Down – Home sales dropped 5.5% from last year and 33.2% from last month, reflecting a seasonal slowdown in new contracts in December.

Pending Sales Are Way Up – Despite fewer closed sales, pending sales jumped significantly at the end of January, showing that more homes are going under contract and the 2025 has started off strong.

Pricing Trends – The median sold price increased by 2% from last month, but the average sold price…

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While many parts of California have seen population declines in recent years, Placer County continues to grow. More people are choosing to relocate here, fueling demand for housing and strengthening our local real estate market. But where are they coming from, and what does this mean for buyers and sellers? Let’s take a closer look.

Placer County’s Population Growth (2020-2024)

Between 2020 and 2024, Placer County’s population grew by approximately 8,100 residents, which equates to an annual growth rate of 0.5%. This growth was largely concentrated in the county’s incorporated cities—Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln—which collectively grew by 10,052 residents (0.9% annual growth). Meanwhile, unincorporated areas saw a slight decline of about 1,947…

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