National Headlines Don’t Price Your Home - Local Comps Do

If you’ve been following national real estate news, it can feel confusing. One day the market is “crashing.” The next day it’s “heating up.”

But here’s what homeowners in Greater Sacramento need to know:
National headlines don’t price your home. Local comparable sales do.

Sacramento Is a Market of Micro-Markets

In 2026, the Greater Sacramento housing market is not moving as one big, uniform market. Instead, we’re seeing clear micro-markets, where two homes in the same zip code can perform very differently.

Right now, we’re seeing:

• Some neighborhoods still selling quickly

• Some areas experiencing longer days on market

• Overpriced homes sitting longer

• Well-priced, well-presented homes still attracting strong buyer interest

That’s why relying on national averages can lead to unrealistic pricing expectations, both too high and too low.

Why Local Comparable Sales Matter

Your home’s true value is based on what buyers are actually paying for similar homes nearby, not on national news headlines or online estimates.

Local comparable sales, also known as comps, take into account:

• Your exact neighborhood

• Recent nearby sales

• Current active competition

• Buyer demand in your price range

This hyper-local data is what professional pricing strategies are built on.

What This Means for Your Home Value in 2026

If you’re thinking about selling, timing and pricing matter more than ever. In today’s market, the difference between sitting on the market and selling successfully often comes down to how accurately a home is priced from day one.

A local market review can help you understand:

• Whether your area is trending hot, steady, or soft

• How much competition you currently have

• What buyers are really paying in your neighborhood

Get a Free Local Market Check for Your Zip Code

If you’d like a quick, data-backed look at your local market, I offer a complimentary Zip Code Market Check based on real local comps, not national averages.

👉 Call or text me today at 916-799-1662 or send me a message with “ZIP CHECK” to receive:

• A snapshot of recent sales in your neighborhood

• Current active competition

• A pricing trend outlook for your specific area

Understanding your micro-market is the key to making confident real estate decisions in 2026.

Scott Ostrode

DRE 01241383

916-799-1662

Scott@TeamOstrode.com

www.teamostrode.com