Sabina Khan | Placer County Real Estate

Auburn is not a suburb pretending to have character, it has the character built in. This Gold Rush town in the heart of Placer County pairs a genuinely historic downtown with a housing market that has stayed competitive even as parts of the Sacramento region cooled off. If you are weighing whether to buy or sell here in 2026, the numbers and the lifestyle both matter, so let's look at both honestly. Auburn's Housing Market Right Now As of May 2026, the median sale price for all home types in Auburn was $669,599, up 4.1% year over year, according to Redfin. Active listings in Auburn have also dropped, with inventory down roughly 28% compared to prior levels, which is the main reason the market remains tight. Median list prices in July 2026 were running closer to $699,000, or about $342 per square foot, per Zillow data. Days on market vary depending on the source and the season. Redfin has tracked homes selling in as few as 23 days when demand is strong, while other tracker...

If you're comparing Granite Bay to Roseville or Rocklin, the first thing you'll notice is the price tag, and the second thing is why buyers keep paying it. This is Placer County's most upscale market, and understanding what drives that premium matters whether you're buying in or selling out. Granite Bay's Market Snapshot (Mid-2026) Granite Bay's median sale price landed around $1,265,000 in the first half of 2026, per Redfin, while active listing prices run higher, closer to $1.32 million to $1.42 million depending on the source and the mix of homes on the market that week. Zillow's home value index shows prices essentially flat year over year, up about 0.04%, with most forecasts calling for modest 2 to 4% appreciation through the rest of 2026. Well-priced homes are still moving quickly: Redfin puts the median time to go under contract at 24 days, though total time on market, factoring in slower listings and price tier, stretches closer to 56 to 57 days a...

If you're thinking about buying or selling in Roseville, the market you're walking into today looks different than it did even a year ago, more inventory, longer days on market, and buyers with real negotiating room for the first time since 2020. Here's an honest, data-backed look at where things stand and which neighborhoods are worth your attention. Roseville's Market Snapshot (Mid-2026) As of late 2025 into mid-2026, Roseville's median sale price sits around $644,000, up roughly 1.4% year-over-year, modest appreciation rather than the double-digit swings of a few years ago. Homes are taking longer to sell: about 45 days on market on average, compared to 24 days a year earlier, and some data sources put the average closer to 70+ days once you factor in slower-moving listings. Inventory has loosened to around a 2-month supply, and homes are selling for roughly 98-99% of asking price, meaning sellers still have leverage, but buyers finally have room to negotiate...

  Buying your first home in Placer County is one of the most exciting things you'll ever do. It's also a lot to navigate, and in a competitive market like Rocklin or Lincoln, small mistakes can cost you. I'm Sabina Khan, a REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group Complete. I specialize in helping first-time buyers in Placer County move forward with confidence. Here's everything you need to know before you start. Step 1: Get Pre-Approved Before You Do Anything Else This is not optional in Placer County's market. Good homes in Rocklin, Lincoln, and Roseville move fast, sometimes in under a week. If you find the right house and you're not pre-approved, you will lose it. Pre-approval is different from pre-qualification. Pre-approval means a lender has actually verified your income, assets, and credit. That's what sellers and listing agents take seriously. Find a local lender who knows Placer County. They understand this market, move faster, and communicate better than big...

 Lincoln, California is one of the most talked-about cities in Placer County right now, and for good reason. It offers more space, newer homes, a slower pace, and some of the best value in the greater Sacramento region. If you're considering a move to Lincoln, here's everything you need to know. I'm Sabina Khan, a REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group Complete serving all of Placer County. I've helped clients buy and sell in Lincoln, and I'm going to give you a straight, no-fluff guide to this city. Why People Are Moving to Lincoln CA Lincoln has grown significantly over the past decade, and the growth isn't slowing down. Here's what's drawing people: New construction. Lincoln has some of the most active new home building in the entire Sacramento region. Communities like Twelve Bridges, Lincoln Crossing, and newer phases of development offer modern homes at competitive prices. Space. Lots tend to be larger in Lincoln than in Rocklin or Roseville. If y...

  Rocklin, California keeps showing up on "best places to live" lists, and if you've spent any time here, you know why. But before you make the move, here's an honest, on-the-ground guide to what life in Rocklin actually looks like in 2026. I'm Sabina Khan, a Placer County REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group Complete. I live in this area, work in this market every day, and I'm going to give you the real picture, not the brochure version. Why Families Are Moving to Rocklin Rocklin sits in the heart of Placer County, about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento. It offers a suburban feel with genuine community, the kind of place where you recognize faces at the farmer's market and your kids grow up with the same group of friends from kindergarten through high school. The top reasons families choose Rocklin: Schools. The Rocklin Unified School District consistently ranks among the best in the Sacramento region. Whitney High School, in particular, is one of the highest-r...

If you've ever driven through Rocklin on a clear morning, past the oak trees, the new neighborhoods, and the faces of families who look genuinely happy to be here, you'd understand why I never left. I'm Sabina Khan, a licensed REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group Complete, and I serve buyers and sellers throughout Placer County, including Rocklin, Lincoln, Roseville, Auburn, Loomis, Newcastle, and Granite Bay. This isn't just my market. It's my home. Over a Decade in Placer County My husband and I moved here right after college, and within a few weeks, we knew this was where we wanted to raise our family. The school districts are exceptional. The neighborhoods feel safe and connected. And the lifestyle (wine country, hiking trails, new restaurants, easy access to Tahoe) is something you genuinely can't replicate in most of California. So when I decided to become a real estate agent, there was no question where I'd focus. I wanted to help other families fin...