March Market Trends Update
Spring 2026 Real Estate Market Update Greater Sacramento Region | March 2026 Trends The spring market is officially in motion—and it’s not subtle. Across Sacramento and the surrounding foothill counties, we’re seeing a sharp increase in activity, but not all areas are behaving the same. Some markets are accelerating fast, while others are still playing catch-up. Let’s break it down. Big Picture: Momentum Is Back Across the combined regional market (Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Yolo), March showed a strong seasonal surge: Inventory jumped 15.6% month-over-month Pending sales spiked 34.4% Closed sales rose 21.2% That’s not a soft rebound—that’s buyers stepping back in with intent. Even more telling: pending sales are rising faster than new inventory, which means competition is quietly building again. Sacramento County: The Engine Is Running Sacramento continues to lead in volume and consistency. 1,730 homes for sale (+16.6% month-over-month) Pendi...