August 2026
Auburn’s mortgage math now claims nearly half of what a typical household earns
At 6.95%, the payment on a median-priced Auburn home eats 45.7% of local median income — and this month's rate jump added $133 a month.
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August 2026
Granite Bay’s typical monthly mortgage now sits deep in five-figure-adjacent territory
The payment on a median-priced Granite Bay home has climbed to $7,277 a month after rates rose to 6.95%, eating 47.3% of local median income.
August 2026
Sacramento rents peak at $2,056 as the metro’s yearly gain stays modest
The typical Sacramento rent climbed to $2,056 in August, a new peak for the metro, though the year-over-year gain remained modest compared with recent history.
August 2026
A year of rising rates and prices piles $737 onto Newcastle’s monthly payment
A year of rising rates and climbing prices has added $737 to the monthly cost of a median-priced Newcastle home — an outsized hit compared with peer markets.
August 2026
Folsom’s high price tag turns a routine rate move into a steep monthly jump
A 0.42-point rate increase adds $170 a month to the payment on a median-priced Folsom home — well above the hit landing in most nearby cities.
Week of September 22, 2026
Roseville advances two affordable housing projects, including 192-unit Sierra Vista apartments
The city moved forward on land deals and fee breaks for hundreds of below-market homes, while also lining up an annexation for 17 new lots and reviewing how it spent federal housing dollars.
Week of September 16, 2026
Lincoln considers development agreement for 21-acre Parkwood housing project in Village 1
The Lincoln City Council is reviewing a binding contract with developer JEN California 28 LLC to build homes on roughly 21 acres in the city's Village 1 planning area, locking in the terms and fees for the project.
Week of September 22, 2026
Sacramento processes a small lot split at 2710 D Street in Midtown
The Sacramento City Council received notice of a parcel map for a property on D Street, a routine step that clears the way for a single lot to be divided.
Week of September 21, 2026
Rancho Cordova eases backyard-home rules and approves Steelridge subdivision map
The City Council updated its Accessory Dwelling Unit rules and cleared a key map for the Steelridge subdivision, while advancing financing tools for two large planned communities.
Week of September 22, 2026
Santa Barbara County advances Rose plan and airport-area zoning changes affecting future housing
County supervisors weighed a coastal plan amendment for the Rose project and new airport compatibility rules on September 22 — decisions that shape where and how homes can be built near the coast and Santa Barbara Airport.