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July 2025 Newsletter

Mercedeh Sheik
07/9/25

Hello ,

☀️ July is here, wrapping us in sunshine, summer rhythms, & a renewed sense of possibility with lots of people traveling everywhere!

In this month’s issue, I’m sharing an updated look at the Greater Sacramento Region housing market — inventory is growing, creating more choices for buyers — along with helpful seasonal advice such as how to water your garden effectively in the summer heat.

You’ll also find fun ways to enjoy the season, from local events like the California State Fair to weekend escapes and summer-inspired recipes.

Here’s to a joyful, relaxing, and adventure-filled July! 🌸

Warmly,

Mercedeh Sheik

Market Snapshot

Greater Sacramento Region

Tri-Counties Data for July 2025

Market Overview:

Active Listings: 4,413 (⬆ 6.9% from last month, ⬆ 41% from last year)

Homes Sold: 1,462 (⬇ 10,8% from last month, ⬇ 4.2% from last year)

Homes Pending: 1,661 (⬆ 2,1% from last month, ⬆ 6,7% from last year)

Market Condition: Seller’s Market (Inventory remains below 3 months)

Pricing Trends:

Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $349 (⬇ 1.1% from last month, ⬆ 0.6% from last year)

Median Active Price: $650K (⬇ 2.3% from last month, ⬇4.4% from last year)

Median Sold Price: $610K ( ⬆ 1.7% from last month, 0% from last year)

Market Dynamics:

Days on Market (CDOM): 36 days (⬆ 9.1% from last month, ⬆ 28.6% from last year)

Sold vs. Original List Price: 97% (⬇1% from last month, ⬇2% last year)

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

Key Takeaways:

- Inventory is rising significantly, offering more choices to buyers.

- Sales volume is slightly softening, while price growth is flat to modest.

- Longer time on market and slight price discounting suggest buyers are regaining leverage.

- Market remains neutral — neither strong buyer’s nor seller’s advantage.

This Month's Micro Market Focus

Granite Bay, California

Single-Family Home Stats

Number of Homes For Sale/Sold/Pending

Average Price Per SQFT (SOLD)

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

Average Price For Sale & Sold

Months of Inventory Based on Closed Sales

* 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

2025 California State Fair

California State Fair and Food Festival

The California State Fair and Food Festival is back in Sacramento July 11-27. This favorite Sacramento summer tradition brings a plethora of rides, fair food, live music, animals, competitions, cooking challenges, and more to Cal Expo. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s fair.

19 Summer Berry Recipes to Use up All That Juicy Fruit

Walk through any farmers market on a summer day, and you can smell the sweet, intoxicating scent of ripe berries long before you catch a glimpse of them basking in the sunshine, in all their technicolor glory. Stalls call out with baskets of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries—and if you happen to live on the West Coast, there are olallieberries, marionberries, and loganberries, too.

Lake Tahoe 2025 Summer Events Guide

From the mountain peaks to the sparkling shores, summer is the perfect season to soak up everything Lake Tahoe has to offer. Spend your days lounging by the lake, splashing in the water or heading into the mountains for hiking, biking, paddleboarding and more. Summer in Lake Tahoe is also packed with events — with almost daily live music to orchestra concerts and art shows, there’s something to do all season long.

💧 “How to Water Your Garden in the Heat” 🌿

Smart Strategies for Healthy Plants

Key Takeaways

1. Water deeply, not daily

Experts recommend watering 2–3 times a week, but thoroughly — allowing moisture to reach deep roots.
Frequent shallow watering makes plants more vulnerable to heat stress.

2. Best time to water: early morning

Aim to water before 9 a.m. to reduce evaporation and fungal risks.
Evening watering is okay only if foliage dries before nightfall.

3. Soil type matters

Sandy soil drains quickly and needs more frequent watering.
Clay or loamy soil retains water longer, so water less often but more deeply.

4. Container plants need extra care

Pots, especially plastic or terra cotta, can overheat and dry out fast.
Water daily, or even twice a day during heatwaves above 95°F.

5. Warning signs of under-watering

Wilted leaves in the morning
Cracked, dry soil
Stunted growth or brown leaf edges

6. Helpful watering tools & tips

Use mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce evaporation.
Install drip irrigation or a soaker hose for consistent deep watering with minimal waste.

Monthly Real Estate

"Eye Candy"

A Single Story Contemporary in Granite Bay, CA

Greater Sacramento Region | July Calendar of Events

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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