
Bond market move & Sacramento rates | Aug 2026
Welcome to August! Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about the typical seasonal slowdown that usually kicks off in July. Well, it’s officially here—and recent moves by the Federal Reserve are adding another layer to the story. Last week’s Fed meeting didn't offer much relief for buyer
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Summer cooldown & Fed day | Jul 2026
Welcome to the fifth week edition! We’ve officially hit that mid-year summer cooldown. Higher interest rates—climbing back closer to 7% (my preferred lender is sitting at 6.625% as of Monday)—have slowed buyer demand a bit. Here is a quick look at where the Sacramento market stands compared to
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Summer peak & a Lincoln Hills win | Jul 2026
Hello and welcome to the fourth week of July! We are back to our regularly scheduled programming after spending a week in Fallon, NV—known as the "Oasis of Nevada." Calling Fallon an oasis is definitely a choice—I suppose it gets that title from the patch of trees and green fields tucked into
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