Sacramento Region

June 2026

Sacramento home construction permits jumped 62% in June as state rose just 3%

Builders in the Sacramento region authorized 1,138 new housing permits in June, far outpacing California's 2.7% year-over-year gain, though the 12-month trend still points lower.

June 2026

A price divide splits the Sacramento region as buyers keep showing up

Carmichael and Arden-Arcade posted gains near 8 percent while Rancho Cordova prices fell, yet sales rose in all six cities as more homes changed hands.

June 2026

Fair Oaks rent hits a record, yet stays clear of the burden line

The typical asking rent reached $2,038 in June, its highest point on record, though the yearly gain stayed modest and renters remain well clear of the burden threshold.

Week of July 22, 2026

Sacramento moves to accept state funds for youth homeless shelters

The City Council took steps to bring in new state money for sheltering young adults experiencing homelessness, and also tweaked local rules on how many pets residents can keep.

the three months ending June 2026

Fair Oaks keeps its tight-inventory edge as buyers move faster this spring

With fewer homes available than a year ago and just 1.7 months of supply, Fair Oaks remained a firmly seller-tilted market even as prices eased slightly.

the three months ending June 2026

Citrus Heights homes are taking noticeably longer to sell than a year ago

Even with more sales and tight inventory, the typical home spent five extra days on the market compared to last spring, a sign sellers have lost some leverage.

the three months ending June 2026

Rancho Cordova homes are taking noticeably longer to sell this summer

Homes in the three months ending June took a week longer to find buyers than a year earlier, even as sales volume climbed and prices eased.

the three months ending June 2026

Sacramento home sales picked up this spring even as prices held flat

More homes changed hands in the three months ending June than a year earlier, though buyers waited slightly longer for sellers to accept as prices barely budged.

the three months ending June 2026

Arden-Arcade homes are taking nearly twice as long to sell as a year ago

Even with prices up and sales rising, the typical home now takes weeks longer to find a buyer than it did last spring, signaling a cooler market.

the three months ending June 2026

Carmichael prices climbed faster than most of the region this spring

The city's median sale price rose 7.8% year-over-year while sales volume jumped nearly 19%, marking one of the region's stronger spring performances.