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August 2025 Newsletter

Mercedeh Sheik
August 20, 2025

Hello ,

August is here: bringing long, golden sunsets, warm evenings, and the last glorious weeks of summer. It’s the perfect season to slow down, enjoy your favorite seasonal flavors, and soak up every bit of sunshine before fall makes its debut.

In this month’s issue, you’ll find:

Home Comfort Tips - How to fine-tune your thermostat for efficiency, comfort, and energy savings.

Summer Indulgences - Watermelon-inspired recipes, fun water activities across Sacramento, and a serene Napa Valley getaway idea.

Local Spotlight: Granite Bay’s newest talk-of-the-town the Nugget Market in Granite Bay, CA has officially opened its doors! Known for its exceptional service, curated specialty foods, and vibrant local produce, it’s quickly becoming a go-to shopping destination. Whether you’re stocking up for a backyard soirée or picking up gourmet treats for a picnic by the lake, it’s worth a visit.

So whether you’re exploring new local favorites, cooling off by the water, or enjoying a perfectly chilled slice of watermelon, here’s to making the most of a vibrant, joy-filled August. 🌺

Warmly,

Mercedeh Sheik

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Market Snapshot

Greater Sacramento Region

Tri-Counties Data for August 2025

Market Overview:

Active Listings: 4,426 (⬆ 0.3% from last month, ⬆ 37,3% from last year)

Homes Sold: 1,599 (⬆ 6,5% from last month, ⬇ 3.7% from last year)

Homes Pending: 1,707 (⬆ 6,6% from last month, ⬆ 3% from last year)

Market Condition: Seller’s Market (Inventory remains below 2,8 months)

Pricing Trends:

Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $342 (⬇ 2% from last month, ⬇ 1.2% from last year)

Median Active Price: $649K (⬇ 0.2% from last month, ⬇2.4% from last year)

Median Sold Price: $604K ( ⬇ 1% from last month, 0.7% from last year)

Market Dynamics:

Days on Market (CDOM): 40 days (⬆ 11.1% from last month, ⬆ 29% from last year)

Sold vs. Original List Price: 97% (0% from last month, 12% last year)

Months of Inventory (Closed Sales): 2.8 mo. (⬆41% from last year)

Key Takeaways:

- More inventory gives buyers more choices, but still below the 3-month threshold for a balanced market .

- Prices are flat to slightly declining, indicating cooling momentum after the surge in inventory.

- Homes stay on market longer, suggesting sellers need to price competitively.

This Month's Micro Market Focus

Folsom - EDH, California

Single-Family Home Stats

Number of Homes For Sale/Sold/Pending

Chart of monthly homes for sale, sold, pended, and newly listed from May 2024 to July 2025.

Average Price Per SQFT (SOLD)

Bar chart of average sold price per square foot, peaking at 389 in May 2025.

Average Closed Days on Market & SOLD Price vs. LIST Price %

Chart of monthly Avg CDOM bars and SP/Orig LP % line from April 2024 to June 2025.

Average Price For Sale & Sold

Real estate market chart showing median, sold, and for-sale prices from May 2024 to July 2025.

Months of Inventory Based on Closed Sales

Months of inventory rose from 2.1 in May 2024 to 3 in July 2025, with a low of 1.6 in December.

* The above SFR (Single-Family- Residences) trends EXCLUDE townhomes, condos, apartments, duplexes, triplexes, mobile-homes, and land sales.

Would you like any specific analysis or a visual breakdown of the data?

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Local Events

Travel | Food | Entertainment

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Best things to do in

Napa Valley

The best things in life are the experiences we share, savor, and discover. Nowhere is that more apparent than in Napa Valley, where anyone – and everyone – can experience a taste of the good life.

Watermelon wedges topped with crumbled cheese and chopped herbs.

34 Surprising Recipes

For Using Up Watermelon

If you really think about it, why not have summery watermelon at every meal? From dinner and dessert to happy hour cocktails, watermelon is one of our favorite ways to jazz up all our everyday recipes.

A group of rafters in a blue raft raises their hands while navigating river rapids.

Five Water Activities to Try in Sacramento

With the weather heating up here in Sacramento, summer is the perfect opportunity to try a new water activity. Whether you’re feeling adventurous enough to try whitewater rafting, or are looking to keep it more low-key at a community splash pad, here are a few water activities you can try in Sacramento.

🏠 How to Maximize Efficiency with Your Thermostat

Smart Strategies for Energy Savings

Key Takeaways

1. Program for Savings

Set your thermostat to lower heating or raise cooling by 7–10°F for 8 hours a day to save up to 10% per year on energy bills.
Use the schedule feature to automatically adjust temperatures when you’re asleep or away.

2. Multiple Daily Settings

Modern programmable thermostats can store 6+ temperature changes per day.
Adjust manually anytime without erasing the rest of the schedule.

3. Comfort Without Compromise

Program it to return to a comfortable temperature before you wake up or get home.
Avoid sudden, extreme adjustments to reduce system strain.

4. System Compatibility

Heat pumps may require special thermostat models to maintain efficiency.
Check your HVAC system type before installing.

5. Part of a Bigger Energy Plan

Combine thermostat programming with good insulation, sealing air leaks, and regular HVAC maintenance to cut energy costs by up to 30%.

Monthly Real Estate

"Eye Candy"

A Single Story Contemporary in Granite Bay, CA

Two-story Mediterranean-style home with arched windows, tile roofs, and a broad driveway beneath mature trees.

Kitchen and dining area with a set round table, stone island, dark wood cabinetry, and arched garden-facing windows.

Curved swimming pool beside a Mediterranean-style home, framed by palm trees and flowering landscaping.

Open-plan living and dining room with a cream sectional, two ceiling fans, and a large window overlooking trees.

Listing for 6035 Paseo Villena in Granite Bay, priced at $2,695,000, with property details and a marketing description.

Greater Sacramento Region | August Calendar of Events

Four home interiors labeled Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, and Davis.

Partner Cities | Calendar of Events

Traveling outside the Greater Sacramento Region? My trusted Sotheby’s global partners have hand-picked some of the best events and activities in top destinations!

Aspen, CO

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

Dallas / Fort Worth, TX

Coming Soon!

Raleigh, NC

East Bay of San Francisco, CA

Seattle, WA

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