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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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If you’ve ever checked your home’s value on Zillow or another online estimator, you may have noticed that their estimates change dramatically once a home is listed for sale. That’s because Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) rely on broad data trends—until an agent sets a price. Then, suddenly, Zillow and other AVMs adjust their numbers to reflect that new data point.

So, how accurate are these online estimates when it comes to predicting the actual sale price of a home in Placer County and the greater Sacramento area? Let’s break it down.

The Problem With AVMs

AVMs like Zillow’s Zestimate use public records, recent sales, and proprietary algorithms to generate an estimate. While they can give a general idea of a home’s value, they often miss…

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