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Placer County Real Estate Market Update June 2026: Roseville & Granite Bay Housing Trends
Placer County Real Estate Market Update: What the Latest Roseville & Granite Bay Housing Trends Tell Us Updated June 2026 If you’re wondering whether the Placer County housing market is shifting, the latest MetroList statistics suggest a more nuanced answer than many headlines would indicate. While inventory has increased across portions of the market, buyers […]
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The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale
Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That’s their asking price. A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or above their asking price today. But here’s where things get interesting. In reality, only about 4 out of […]
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Placer County Real Estate Market Update: Is the Roseville & Granite Bay Housing Market Shifting in 2026?
Is the Placer County Real Estate Market Shifting? What Roseville & Granite Bay Numbers Reveal If you’re wondering whether the Placer County real estate market is shifting, the short answer is: yes, but differently depending on location and price point. The latest MetroList data for Roseville and Granite Bay real estate shows a market that […]
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Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking. With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel like the easier path. In some cases, it might even seem like the only realistic option right now. And if that’s where you are, […]
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This Tax Season: Unpacking How OBBBA Benefits Agents and Homeowners
NAR’s tax expert offers perspective on how recent tax legislation and advocacy efforts are a win for the real estate industry. It’s almost Tax Day in America, and homeowners and real estate professionals are beginning to see the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 reflected in their tax returns and refunds. […]
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The Surprising Shift in Home Buying: Boomers Surge as New Buyers Struggle
The latest data from the National Association of REALTORS® reveals a striking shift in today’s housing market: Baby Boomers remain the largest group of home buyers, while first-time buyers have dropped to historic lows. According to NAR’s 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, Baby Boomers now account for 42% of all home purchases, […]
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Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?
When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast. You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead? While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “accidental landlord” is actually a much bigger decision than most people realize. That’s when someone […]
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You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.
Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan. But there are still things you can do to get the best rate possible in today’s market. It starts with having the right information. So, what’s causing the bumps in rates? And what can […]
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The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)
You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market. And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. A lot […]
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