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Buying
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Market NotesMortgage rates this week: 7.20% on a 30 year fixed
The 30 year fixed is 7.20% as of 2026-09-18. What that means if you are buying, what it means if you are selling, and the three…
Real EstateIs now a good time to buy or sell? The answer depends on you
The question arrives in my inbox at least once a week, and it usually shows up on a Monday: is now a good time to buy…
Neighborhood GuidesTen reasons to move to Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove is the rare suburb where the first thing to understand is which government you are paying. The pool, the trails, the sports leagues…
Fair OaksWhy people move to Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks sits along the American River just northeast of Sacramento, and the reasons people give me for moving there are remarkably consistent. Trees. Space.…
Real EstateBuying at the upper end of the market
The upper end of the Greater Sacramento market is not the rest of the market with bigger numbers. It behaves differently, and it does that…
Real EstateWhat actually moves mortgage rates, and what is just noise
Mortgage rates move every day, and every day somebody has an explanation ready. An inflation report. A jobs number. A Fed meeting. A conflict overseas. Oil…
Real EstateRates, world events, and what either actually means for you
Rates moved, something happened somewhere in the world, and your phone filled up with people explaining that the two are connected. Sometimes they are. Here…
Real EstateMove-in ready: what that phrase actually promises
Move-in ready is one of the most useful phrases in real estate and one of the least defined. Nobody certifies it. Nobody inspects against it. It…
Real EstateGetting ready for spring, whether you are buying or selling
Spring is when the housing market looks awake. Pending sales rise, listings arrive, and the region starts moving again after a quiet winter. If you read…
Real EstateWhat first-time buyers should know about this market
Most first-time buyer advice starts with the house. I would start somewhere else. Before you look at a single listing, get three things straight: your credit…
Real EstateThe features buyers actually pay for
Every listing description starts to sound like the same house after a while. Flexible layout. Natural light. Chef's kitchen. The words are free, and that…
Neighborhood GuidesWhy people move to Cameron Park, CA
Cameron Park sits east of Sacramento along Highway 50, in El Dorado County. Buyers who end up here usually are not looking for a town. They…
