Sellers Return: New Listings Up 9% in March
Sellers have been coming back to the market this year after stepping back last year. New listings in 2026 are slightly higher than one year ago, and that’s thanks to a stronger March that had almost 9% more new listings. This is a step in the right direction. https://t.co/nW1IXdJw55
Supply Rises, Sellers Active, Market Still Sluggish
A little more supply this year. Glad we're no longer seeing sellers sit back like 2023, but it's still been a very slow burn to see much change in the marketplace. https://t.co/1ItZel19q7
Sacramento Leads Buyer Migration, But Are Rankings Accurate?
Where are buyers moving? Redfin recently came out with a top list in the United States, and Sacramento actually is the number one destination. But are these really the top spots? Some thoughts on my weekly blog. https://t.co/SPAXCixM2H https://t.co/Oqe3yaEfog
California's Decade-Long Migration: More Leaving Than Arriving
Leaving California? Here are some new stats from the California Policy Lab to show exits and entrances over the past decade. What stands out to you? https://t.co/AThnxkhp7K
Adjust Prices Now: Buyers Sensitive to Cost Amid Rate Hikes
Buyers have lost purchasing power in recent weeks with higher rates, so adjust your price if needed. Sellers, this is so important to recognize. Buyers are hyper-sensitive about price, location, and condition, but they’re ready to act when the price...
Sacramento $400‑500K Sales Up 8%, Buyers Benefit
Seeing more sales between $400-500K in the Sacramento region. This is a part of the market that's experiencing volume growth from last year. This speaks to prices dipping and more sales happening in this range (8% more in 2026 so...
Bottom‑tier Homes See Offers; Overpriced Get None
More competitive at the bottom. Not a shocker. But expect zero offers if overpriced. Here are the number of offers in pending contracts over the past two weeks. Let’s keep watching demand closely since mortgage rates have spiked lately. https://t.co/nP090hRRtA
Housing Market Shifts Always Create Winners and Losers
If home prices go down, that could be painful for owners. I hear that sentiment quite a bit. Let’s remember it’s painful for people who can’t currently afford the market though. There is no such thing as a housing market...
Two Decades of Growing Seller‑Buyer Gap in Sacramento
The gap between sellers and buyers. Here's a wide view in Sacramento over the past 25 years. More on my blog this week. https://t.co/jfVvNTgTO5
What $200K Bought in 90s Is Unthinkable Today
"Looks like $200K" was a selling point in the early '90s for this new construction home in the Sacramento area, but that wouldn't be a compliment today. https://t.co/CvPI9cITs9
Year‑to‑Date Sales Volume Across 12 Sacramento‑Area Counties
Just in case you were wondering about year-to-date sales volume in twelve counties in the wider area around Sacramento. I got you covered.... On a serious note, I do think it's fascinating to consider where transactions happen. https://t.co/CRctUqWvn9
Supply Shift Keeps Home Prices From Crashing in 2026
Why haven’t home prices crashed? Some thoughts and perspective on my blog today. I think many people expect 2007 results with 2026 stats, but it’s a much different supply story today. Enjoy my weekly post if you wish. https://t.co/i3BLmGTvo4 https://t.co/hcYtZOpegS
High Search Interest, Low Buyer Volume in Sacramento
These stats represent search queries. Not actual buyers. Ironically, buyer volume is incredibly low in Sacramento, yet here we are at the very top of this list. Nothing but love for Redfin, but there is a disconnect between search queries...
Sacramento’s Top 10 $2M+ Sales Hotspots Revealed
Here are the top 10 locations for 2M and above sales in the Sacramento region over the past five years. What stands out to you? And what are you seeing at the high-end right now? I’d love to hear your...
Sellers Return: New Listings Surpass 2024 Levels Again
Sellers are continuing to come back to the market after backing off in 2025. This will be the fourth month in a row where new listings outpace 2024 levels. I've wondered if uncertainty regarding the Iran war would cause sellers...
Sacramento Listings See Rising Cancellations, Condos Hit Hardest
Some listings don’t make it to the finish line, and cancellations are slightly higher this year so far in the Sacramento region. Why are some listings canceling? And why are condos struggling more?
Sacramento Home Prices Down About 2% Year‑over‑year.
Let's look to multiple price metrics to try to understand the market. Here are various sources I watch every month. I think we can generally say prices are down about 2% from one year ago in the Sacramento region. Look...
Bay Area Homes Priced Low Despite High Demand
Different vibes in the Bay Area and Sacramento. Properties in the Bay Area are often priced strategically low. More on my blog. What stands out to you here? https://t.co/rts5PIUSxe
San Francisco Lags Sacramento in Closed Home Sales
What do you notice about San Francisco compared to Sacramento? These are closed home sales so far this month. https://t.co/BK12H6rwip
Short‑term Rent Isn’t Market Rent—It's Hotel‑style Pricing
Lenders sometimes ask appraisers for short-term rent during the loan process, but that's totally different than market rent. Short-term rent is going to be much higher as it's basically hotel rent based on the daily rent instead of a tenant...
Housing Market Temperature Varies by Property Type
The housing market is like a hot pocket taken out of the microwave too early. Some spots are warm, and others are cold or hot. Not every part has the same temperature. The trend could be different if we’re talking...
Housing Market Varies: Condos, Entry‑Level, Prime Homes Differ
How is the housing market? It really depends on what we are talking about. Condos? Entry-level price points? Homes that check all the boxes? Properties on busy streets? What parts of the market are cold, warm, or hot? I’d love...
Well‑priced Sacramento Homes Sell Fast; Overpriced Linger
Properties are getting into contract pretty quickly. Here's a look at pendings over the past week in the Sacramento region. The good stuff goes quickly if it's priced well, but overpriced stuff will sit. https://t.co/FkJxfXf4uo
2026 Real Estate Hotspots: Sales Volume Across 12 Counties
Where are the transactions happening in 2026? Here’s a look at sales volume so far in the wider region within 12 counties. If you work in real estate, where are you positioning your business? https://t.co/kBtzz6MJGL
Spring Open Houses Thrive Despite Fewer Listings
Lots of open house signs while driving around today. It’s good to see. Technically, we have a little less listings this year than one year ago in the Sacramento region. I like seeing spring vibes though. Sellers and buyers doing...
90s Housing Market Snapshot: Sacramento and Nationwide Trends
Lots of focus on the ‘90s lately. What was the housing market like back then? Here’s what was happening in Sacramento and many markets across the country.
Condo Market Softens, Cancellations Persist Into 2026
Condos are softer than the detached market. Cancellations have continued into 2026. Nothing at all like all-time highs in 2007, but this submarket is notably softer than detached homes. https://t.co/3krxTga2qS
Spring Inflection Turns Median Prices Negative
Here’s a look at median price change since last year. We hit an inflection point in the spring where the trend went negative. Of course, the median isn’t a perfect price metric, but other price indexes are telling the same...
Feb 2026 SAC:
How did homes sell compared to their original list price? Here's a way to show that. Anything above the 0% line went above, and anything below went below. FEB 2026 SAC REGION Above: 30.7% Below: 56.0% At Original List Price: 13.3% Any thoughts?
500K ADU Raises Questions on Property Value Impact
Working on a property with a $500,000 accessory dwelling added two years ago. It’ll be interesting to see how much this adds to value. That’s a big price tag for an ADU.
New County Data Shows Minor Variations Across Eleven Regions
Fresh stats. Some differences, but nothing too crazy. Eleven other counties on my blog today. What stands out to you? https://t.co/6HKzLYqDvO
2026 Housing Trends: County Data Shows T
The housing market so far in 2026? Let's talk about it. Today, I have fresh stats for twelve counties and some new price visuals to help interpret what is happening. I also talk about my favorite phrase, "all ships rise...
February Median Home Prices Rise—Expected, Not Surprising
Not a shocker to see the median sales price tick up in February. This was expected. Happens almost every single year. Remember, the median isn't a perfect metric to gauge price change (there is no perfect metric). Lots of stats...
Sacramento Sellers Must Offer Concessions to Win Picky Buyers
Some stats for seller concessions to buyers in the Sacramento region. Buyers are very picky about getting into contract AND staying in contract. Sellers, work with buyers. Make the transaction a win for them also. And if the market requires,...
Early 2026 Sales Lag 2025, March May Recover
The first two months of the year have started off with lower closed sales volume than 2025. The hope is for March 2026 to be a little higher in light of slightly more pendings lately. https://t.co/Ctj0EyVXqx
Limited Supply Keeps Prices High, No 2008‑style Dip
So much talk about another 2008 price collapse, but that's very challenging to get with 2026 stats. I'm not sugarcoating. All I'm saying is very limited supply has kept prices higher. Not much of a dip over the past four...
Regional Price Gaps: Some Homes Beat, Others Miss List
Selling above or below? Here’s a look at properties that sold above, below, and at the original list price last month in the wider region. The market isn’t the same in every location. Any thoughts? https://t.co/8CHHvxLyKV
Opendoor's Sacramento Margins Remain Razor‑thin Despite Improvement
Pulled some #Opendoor stats in Sacramento. They are doing better than a few years ago, but some razor thin margins. This is the dollar difference between acquisition price and resale price. Real estate fees, holding costs, credits, & repairs costs...
Housing Market Tightens, Home Receives 94 Offers
The housing market has tightened a little lately. I’m not saying it’s 2021 again. I’m just saying supply and demand have squeezed together a little. More thoughts on my weekly blog along with a discussion about that one home that...
Early-Year Listings Stagnate; Sellers Tentatively Re‑Enter Market
In recent years we've seen more new listings between January and February, but that wasn't the case this year. Just something on my radar. On one hand, we've started to see sellers come back to the market, but I'm not...
Housing Market Tightens, Competition Returns to Pre‑2020 Levels
Is the housing market getting tighter? Yes. Supply and demand have squeezed together over the past few months, so competition levels are now are at pre-2020 norm levels (instead of being softer). I'll write more about this tomorrow. Any thoughts?...
Opendoor's Sacramento Holdings Shrink From 300 to 30 Homes
Opendoor owns about 30 homes in the Sacramento region right now. At the height of their purchase activity a few years ago, they routinely owned about 300 units at any given time.
Spring Housing Market Gains Momentum in 2026
The spring housing market is waking up. We’ve been feeling that since January, but it’s starting to show up a bit more in the stats now that we have two months under our belt in 2026. Pending contracts have been...
Sacramento Listings Down
Not much on the market. Slightly below one year ago now in the Sacramento region. And in case you wondered, at this time in 2008, there were over 10,000 MORE active listings than today. https://t.co/R9TLciGJi0
Market Bounces Above 2024 Levels After Seller Retreat
A step in the right direction? Yes. Sellers stepped back from the market in 2025, but for three months in a row we are finally above 2024 levels again. We are still historically anemic, but this is a positive direction....
Spring Median Signals Potential Home Price Rise
Will we see a price uptick this spring? This is what the rhythm looks like. The median isn't a perfect metric (there is no perfect metric), but it gives a helpful shape for the market. Remember, larger homes start selling...
Strategic Low Pricing Sparks 94 Offers in Sacramento
There is a property with 94 offers in Sacramento County. This is an insane amount, but this isn't about the market. It's about pricing strategically low. The list price was $199K, the very lowest sales are $300K, and similar-sized flips...
Housing Market Trends Outpace Presidential Influence
Home prices were already slowing down before Trump took office, and many markets went negative last year. I don’t think any president can really control the direction of the housing market. https://t.co/LoaiFTlI85
Buyers Favor Fresh Listings Over Last Year's Inventory
Buyers are liking new supply. So many of the stats right now are showing spring vibes as crusty listings from last year expired, and buyers are focusing on the new stuff. https://t.co/OoyH4E4hAI
Rental Market Mirrors Resale: Lower Rents, Slower Turnover
I spoke at a property management event today, and the general consensus is the rental market is somewhat like the resale market. Slightly lower rents, it’s taking longer to market properties, the good stuff goes quickly, and overpriced listings sit.