Conventional Financing Dominates While Cash Share Stays Small
Just in case you woke up wanting to see financing and cash since 2009. Check out how dominant conventional financing has been (brown). I think many people think cash is that prominent. https://t.co/duZai0iwSs
Competition Varies Across Placer County Neighborhoods
Competition isn't the same in every location. Here's a look at various areas of Placer County. https://t.co/QbFcCnBDNN
Mid‑range Homes ($400‑500K) See Strongest Growth
More buyers at lower prices? Don't sleep on the trend. We're seeing the most growth right now in the region between $400K to $500K. More on my blog. https://t.co/k8PxYYpcrC https://t.co/ImgNJtdh6D
Buyers Favor Properly Priced Homes, Overpricing Fails
Overpricing is not working, but buyers respond to well-priced homes. Only 21.6% of pendings needed a reduction before getting into contract in April. In contrast, 33.7% of active listings in the Sacramento region have had a price reduction. https://t.co/x4ayQ8T7U2
45 Granite Bay ADU Comps Reveal Robust Market Data
Pulling comps for a property with an ADU. There are 45 data points here in Granite Bay with a listed ADU in MLS. These are sales since 2025 as well as current listings. Granted, some of these will be pool...
AI Tweaks Speaker Images, but True Selves Remain
AI on the left. Profile pic on the right. Gotta love AI being used on images for speaking engagements. Maybe it looks the same to onlookers, but I always know the difference. No need to change how people look. The...
Sales Rise Thanks to $400‑500K Volume Surge
We have slightly more sales in 2026 compared to 2025 in the Sacramento region, and the x-factor has been higher volume between $400K to $500K this year. Why do you think we've seen more sales in this price bucket?
Q1 Sales Volume Up Only 0.3%, Essentially Flat
Sales volume is slightly ahead of last year. Technically, we could say it was the best first quarter of volume since 2022, but volume is really only up 0.3% from last year (basically flat). https://t.co/UW13FjQ48p
Backyard Skate Park Fuels Post‑work Fitness and Skill Revival
Operation have a skate park in the back of my garage. Relearning old tricks and figuring out how to ride this stuff. Fantastic exercise after work today. https://t.co/L7m0m8mMk7
AI Estimates Can't Replace Seeing and Smelling a Home
“But AI says my home is worth” is the new “But Zillow says my home is worth.” I’ve been hearing this much more frequently lately. Just a reminder that seeing AND smelling a property can make all the difference. https://t.co/ZLmrvPsQPo
Older Condos Falling Faster Than Detached Homes
Condos have declined more than the detached market. I find the older developments have struggled more. https://t.co/0cBXaIJT83
Current Housing Competition Mirrors Pre‑2020 Norms, Not Crises
Many people compare the housing market to extreme years like 2007 and 2021, but the stats are nothing like those years. Competition today is actually very close to the pre-2020 norm (avg of 2016 to 2019). https://t.co/gqwbjF2mGi
Slight Price Dip, Spring Surge Revives Sellers Across 12 Counties
Prices are down a little from last year, and we’re seeing a spring uptick in 2026. Both things are true. And sellers have been coming back to the market. Some perspective and stats for 12 counties on my blog today. https://t.co/mTNHN4Zkh3...
March Sales Volume up, Prices Slightly Down
March had slightly stronger sales volume this year and slightly weaker prices. I'll have over ten counties of data on my blog tomorrow. What stands out to you? https://t.co/1K0bqpjivW
Most Homes Sell Off the List Price, Often Lower
Sellers, don't get stuck on the original list price. Be willing to budge. Most of the time, you'll either go higher or lower (greater chance of lower today). When looking at a dozen counties, here is the % of homes...