Sacramento Region

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.

June 2026

Sacramento rents reach a new high, but the climb has nearly stalled

The typical Sacramento rent hit its highest level on record in June, yet the year-over-year gain of less than 1% marks one of the slowest stretches in recent memory.

Week of July 8, 2026

Rancho Cordova charts long-range growth plan and clears way for new Lennar homes in Douglas area

The City Council advanced its General Plan update, approved a final map for a new Lennar Homes subdivision, and canceled two older development agreements in the Douglas and Sundance areas.

Week of June 25, 2026

Sacramento backs $5.1 million in bonds for Florin Family Apartments and orders audit of homeless shelter spending

The City Council moved to finance a new affordable apartment project, extended contracts with two major shelter operators, and called for a hard look at what its homeless programs actually deliver.

May 2026

Fair Oaks rent climbs to a record $2,050, though annual gains stay modest

The typical asking rent in Fair Oaks climbed to a record $2,050 in May, though the year-over-year pace remains modest compared with recent stretches.

May 2026

Carmichael rents edge up in step with the broader Sacramento area

The typical Carmichael apartment rents for $1,828, a modest annual gain that mirrors the regional pace and keeps local renters below the rent-burden threshold.

May 2026

Carmichael and Arden-Arcade buck Sacramento’s price slide as sales pick up

Two cities posted year-over-year price gains while four slipped, and sales activity climbed almost everywhere despite mortgage rates above 6%.

May 2026

Sacramento home construction outran California in May, but 12-month pipeline still shrinking

Builders pulled 1,094 residential permits in the Sacramento region, up 14% from a year earlier and outpacing the statewide gain of 9.1%.

Week of June 18, 2026

Sacramento council reviews homeless shelter audit, federal housing dollars, and Meadowview grant in housing-focused week

City leaders dug into how much Sacramento spends on shelter beds and whether the spending is working, while also lining up next year's federal housing funds and a state grant for Meadowview neighborhood upgrades.