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As summer winds down, the Placer County housing market continues to show resilience.

August brought a noticeable seasonal slowdown in closed sales, but inventory also declined and home prices continued to appreciate. Pending sales remained steady, suggesting buyers are still active even as we move toward the typically slower fall real estate market.

Here's a closer look at what happened in the Placer County real estate market in August 2026.

Inventory & Sales Activity

Inventory declined in August, while closed sales slowed considerably from July.

August Highlights

  • Homes for sale decreased 3.2% compared to July.
  • Inventory remained 2.7% lower than August 2025.
  • 394 homes sold, down 21.2% from July.
  • Closed sales were 0.8%…

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If you've been waiting for mortgage rates to come down before buying or selling a home, the last six months have probably been frustrating.

On February 23, the national average for a 30-year mortgage briefly fell below 6%, reaching 5.99%.

As of September 3, that average has climbed to 6.88%.

So, what happened? And perhaps more importantly for buyers and sellers in Placer County, what could cause mortgage rates to move up or down from here?

The Fed Doesn't Directly Control Mortgage Rates

This is probably one of the biggest misconceptions about interest rates.

Since February, the Federal Reserve has met four times and has not raised its short-term interest rate once. It kept rates unchanged at every meeting.

Yet during that same…

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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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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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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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If you’ve been watching the housing market in Placer County, you may have noticed a shift. Over the past 12 months, the number of expired and cancelled home listings has increased by 45% compared to the previous year.

That means more homes in communities like Rocklin, Auburn, and Lincoln are sitting on the market without selling — and for many homeowners, that can be frustrating and costly.

So why is this happening, and how can you make sure your home doesn’t end up on that list?

What the Data Tells Us

Here’s a closer look at how expired and cancelled listings have trended over the past year in Placer County.

 

 Over the past 12 months, expired and cancelled listings have climbed 45%, showing that even in a desirable area like Placer…

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As we roll into summer, the Placer County housing market continues to shift—offering more options for buyers while still holding firm as a seller-friendly environment. Here's a breakdown of what happened in May and how it fits into broader trends across the Sacramento region.

Key Stats for May 2025

Still Leaning Toward Sellers

  • Months of Inventory (based on closed sales): 2.7 months
    (Up nearly 60% from last year, but still below the 4–6 month threshold that defines a balanced market.)

Prices Are Trending Up

  • Median Sold Price: $675,000
    (Up 2% from April)

  • Average Sold Price: $798,000
    (Up 5.7% month-over-month)

  • Price per Sq Ft: $360
    (Up 5.6% year-over-year)

⏳ Homes Taking Slightly Longer to Sell

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