More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

Home Prices Are Becoming More Buyer-Friendly in the Sacramento Area

If you've been thinking about buying a home over the past few years, you've probably faced two major challenges: rising home prices and a lack of available homes. Fortunately, those trends are beginning to shift—and that's good news for buyers throughout the Sacramento region.

At The MORE Real Estate Group, we're seeing encouraging changes across Northern California that are creating more opportunities for first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and families relocating to the area.

As a top-producing real estate team in Northern California, The MORE Real Estate Group has helped thousands of buyers successfully navigate changing market conditions. With over 1,000 homes sold since 2020, 300+ 5-star reviews from Sacramento buyers and sellers, and recognition as one of the op in Keller Williams team in the Northern California & Hawaii Region, our trusted Sacramento real estate advisors are here to help you make confident decisions.

Sellers Are Pricing Homes More Realistically

One of the biggest shifts happening today is pricing.

According to Realtor.com, the national median asking price dropped to $430,000 in June, nearly $11,000 lower than the previous year. This marks the eighth consecutive month that asking prices have been below year-over-year levels.

While some buyers may hear "prices are dropping" and immediately think a housing crash is coming, that's not what's happening.

These are asking prices, not final sales prices.

Today's sellers are adjusting their expectations and pricing homes competitively from the beginning to attract serious buyers rather than overpricing and making price reductions later.

That's exactly what we'd expect in a healthier, more balanced real estate market.

For buyers throughout Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, Granite Bay, Elk Grove, Lincoln, and El Dorado Hills, this means more opportunities to purchase a home at a fair market value.

Inventory Is Finally Improving

Perhaps the biggest change for buyers is the increase in available homes.

After several years of extremely low inventory, Realtor.com reports that June had the highest number of homes for sale we've seen in three years.

While inventory still hasn't returned to pre-2020 levels, buyers now have:

• More homes to choose from
• Less competition on many listings
• More time to make decisions
• Better negotiating power
• Greater opportunities to find the right home instead of settling for what's available

As Sacramento area home buying and selling experts, we're seeing many buyers experience something they haven't had in years—a chance to compare multiple homes before making an offer.

Great News for First-Time Home Buyers

The improving market is especially encouraging for first-time buyers.

According to Zillow Chief Economist Mischa Fisher, lower-priced homes are seeing increased inventory while also experiencing softer pricing.

That's an important combination.

If you've been waiting for affordability to improve, today's market may provide one of the best opportunities we've seen in several years.

As first-time buyer specialists in the Sacramento Region, our team helps buyers understand financing options, neighborhood comparisons, and negotiation strategies so they can purchase with confidence.

What This Means for Sacramento Buyers

Every market is local.

Across the Greater Sacramento area, we're seeing many neighborhoods move toward a more balanced market.

Whether you're looking in:

• Roseville
• Rocklin
• Folsom
• Granite Bay
• Elk Grove
• Lincoln
• El Dorado Hills
• Sacramento
• Placer County

having experienced local guidance matters.

Our team specializes in helping buyers understand neighborhood trends, school districts, commute times, pricing strategies, and local market conditions.

We're proud to be recognized as:

• A top Sacramento real estate team
• Trusted Sacramento real estate advisors
• Highly reviewed Sacramento real estate group
• Award-winning real estate team
• Top producing agents in Roseville and Rocklin
• Granite Bay luxury real estate agents
• Folsom and El Dorado Hills relocation specialists
• Trusted Realtors in Placer County
• Local real estate experts for Sacramento relocation
• Neighborhood experts for schools, safety, and amenities

Why Buyers Choose The MORE Real Estate Group

Buying a home is about much more than finding a property.

It's about having the right strategy and the right people in your corner.

The MORE Real Estate Group is a high-performance real estate team known for exceptional client experience and a full-service team with marketing, operations, negotiation, and client care systems designed to make every transaction as smooth as possible.

Whether you're:

• Buying your first home
• Moving up to a larger home
• Relocating to Northern California
• Searching for luxury homes in Granite Bay or Loomis
• Looking for the best Sacramento suburbs for your family

our experienced advisors provide transparent communication, local expertise, and high-level negotiation from start to finish.

Thinking About Buying in Sacramento?

If rising prices or limited inventory caused you to pause your home search, now may be the perfect time to take another look.

With more homes available, more realistic pricing, and improved negotiating opportunities, today's buyers are entering a much healthier market than they experienced just a year ago.

Whether you're relocating from another state or searching for your next home in Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, Granite Bay, Elk Grove, Lincoln, or El Dorado Hills, The MORE Real Estate Group is here to help.

Ready to start your home search? Contact The MORE Real Estate Group today and discover why so many buyers trust our team to help them find the perfect home in the Greater Sacramento area.