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Episode 31: East Sacramento

Hello, I'm your host, Ben Howard….. This week I am featuring East Sacramento, in Sacramento County. Located within the City of Sacramento, but east of downtown, East Sacramento provides easy access to Highway 99, and Highway 50… East Sacramento is close to both the American River and California State University, Sacramento… Residents of East Sacramento enjoy many small restaurants and specialty stores… East Sacramento is about 20 minutes to the Sacramento Airport and only ten minutes to Downtown Sacramento…

I selected East Sacramento this week because only three single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 34 single family homes available in East Sacramento with this past summer seeing the most available inventory in three years…..

If East Sacramento sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced one hundred thousand dollars and on the market since June, this home is now priced at one million, three hundred thousand dollars….. This four bedroom, three bathroom home with wood floors has over two thousand, four hundred square feet of living space and a wood burning fireplace… Plus, the home has premium appliances and a great location…. Many items have been recently replaced including the roof and HVAC system…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at capital5th.com

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Episode 30: Diamond Springs

Hello, I'm your host, Ben Howard….. This week I am featuring Diamond Springs, an unincorporated part of El Dorado County… Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50, Diamond Springs has a rural feel that is still not too far from stores and services in nearby Placerville… Residents of Diamond Springs enjoy wine tasting with twelve wineries within ten miles of Diamond Springs… Plus, fall days visiting Apple Hill orchards which are about eight miles away…. Diamond Springs benefits from its location up the hill from Sacramento, as it’s just 51 miles from Sierra at Tahoe for skiing.…..Diamond Springs is about 52 miles to the Sacramento Airport and 42 miles to Downtown Sacramento…

I selected Diamond Springs because only three single family home sold over the past week…. There are now 26 single family homes available in Diamond Springs with this past summer seeing the most available inventory in five years…..

If Diamond Springs sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced ten thousand dollars and on the market over a month, this home is now priced at six hundred and forty nine thousand dollars….. This three bedroom, two bathroom home with views has over one thousand, five hundred square feet of living space and a pool… Plus, the home has a second home included on the same lot…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at capital5th.com

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Episode 29: El Macero

This week I am featuring El Macero, an unincorporated part of Yolo County. Located west of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, El Macero has a rural feel that is still not too far from stores and services in nearby Davis and West Sacramento… El Macero is a great choice if you have a student at UC Davis who wants to live at home… El Macero is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport and only 20 minutes to Downtown Sacramento…

I selected El Macero this week because no single family home sold over the past week…. There are now four single family homes available in El Macero with this past summer seeing the most available inventory in three years….. If El Macero sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced fifty thousand dollars and on the market since October, this home is now priced at one million, three hundred thousand dollars….. This three bedroom, three bathroom home with large lot has over two thousand, four hundred square feet of living space… Plus, the home is in a country club neighborhood…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at capital5th.com

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Episode 28: Pollock Pines

This week I am featuring Pollock Pines, an unincorporated part of El Dorado County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50, Pollock Pines is ideal for people who love to ski as it’s only 35 miles from Sierra At Tahoe…. Residents of Pollock Pines don’t get all the foggy winter days like Sacramento has… Residents do get to live surrounded by pine trees and peaceful home sites, yet can drive a short distance to nearby Placerville when they want to shop or go to a restaurant… Pollock Pines is about an hour to downtown Sacramento and 67 miles to the Sacramento Airport.

I selected Pollock Pines because only two single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 47 single family homes available in Pollock Pines with this past summer seeing the most available inventory in five years…..

If Pollock Pines sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced eighty three thousand dollars and on the market since January, this home is now priced at eight hundred and eighty seven thousand dollars….. This four bedroom, five bathroom furnished home with two owner’s suites has four thousand, five hundred square feet of living space and a three acre private lot… Plus, the home has a whole house generator…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at capital5th.com

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Episode 27: Lincoln

This week I am featuring Lincoln, a city in Placer County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Lincoln has a large retirement community that is close to stores and services in nearby Rocklin and Roseville… Residents of Lincoln saw substantial growth between 2000 and 2010, but this growth has slowed since… Lincoln was an All America City winner in 2006 and in 2003 the first casino in the Sacramento Metropolitan Area opened there…. Lincoln is about 40 minutes to the Sacramento Airport and also Downtown Sacramento…

I selected Lincoln this week because only 11 single family home sold over the past week…. There are now 127 single family homes available in Lincoln with this past September seeing the most available inventory in five years…..

If Lincoln sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced fifty thousand dollars and on the market since early October, this home is now priced at one million three hundred and seventy five thousand dollars….. This four bedroom, five bathroom single story home with owned solar has over four thousand square feet of living space plus a large lot with pool and spa…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at www.capital5th.com

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Episode 26: Newcastle

This week I am featuring Newcastle, an unincorporated part of Placer County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Newcastle has a rural feel that is still not to far from stores and services in nearby Auburn… Residents of Newcastle enjoy an abundance of fruit as orchards are common… Newcastle also benefits from its location up the hill from Sacramento, as it’s just 64 miles from skiing at Boreal.….. Newcastle is about 40 minutes to the Sacramento Airport and Downtown Sacramento…

I selected Newcastle this week because only one single family home sold over the past week…. There are now 17 single family homes available in Newcastle with this past summer seeing the most available inventory in five years…..

If Newcastle sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced fifty thousand dollars and on the market since June, this home is now priced at nine hundred and twenty five thousand dollars….. This six bedroom, three bathroom home with owned solar has nearly three thousand, five hundred square feet of living space and a large, private lot with a barn and views… Plus, the home has a two year old roof…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at capital5th.com

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Episode 25: Land Park & The Pocket Area

This week I am featuring Land Park and The Pocket Area. Two neighborhoods in Sacramento. Located just south of downtown and part of Sacramento County, Land Park and the Pocket Area have easy access to Interstate 5, Highway 50, Highway 99, and Interstate 80… Land Park is also home to the Sacramento Zoo….Land Park benefits from its location near Sacramento City College.….. Land Park and the Pocket Area are about 15 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Land Park are about 5 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Land Park and the pocket Area this week because only 15 single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 105 single family homes available in Land Park which is the most October inventory in three years…..

If Land Park and the Pocket Area sound like communities that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $40,000 and on the market since August, this home is now priced at $829,900….. This five bedroom, four bathroom home with pool has nearly 2,300 square feet of living space and was built in 1994… It’s located in a neighborhood near the Sacramento River…. Plus, the home is on the side of a court and away from the noise of freeways… To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at 

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Episode 24: Loomis

This week I am featuring Loomis, an incorporated part of Placer County…Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Loomis balances rural life with conveniences…. The biggest event in Loomis each year is the Eggplant Festival with entertainment, arts, crafts, and food… Loomis is also home to the highly rated Del Oro High School… A nearby park and ride lot takes commuters to and from Sacramento… Loomis is about 35 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Loomis are about 40 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Loomis this week because only two single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 43 single family homes available in Loomis which is the most October inventory in five years…..

If Loomis sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $140,000 and on the market for over a month, this home is now priced at $1,200,000….. This three bedroom, two bathroom home with pool has over 1,700 square feet of living space and a five acre lot… It has a main home, guest unit, pond, and a barn… The detached guest unit has one bedroom, one bathroom, and 632 square feet... A 1,100 square foot barn is attached to a 840 square foot shop via a breezeway... To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at 

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Episode 23: Mid Town Sacramento

This week I am featuring Mid Town Sacramento, located east of downtown in the City Of Sacramento. With easy access to Highway 50, Interstate 80, Business 80, Highway 99, and Interstate 5.. Mid Town Sacramento is convenient…. Mid Town Sacramento also benefits from its location near the Golden One Center for Sacramento Kings games and concerts.….. Mid Town Sacramento is just 15 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Downtown Sacramento are about 5 minutes via the surface streets…

I selected Mid Town Sacramento this week because only four single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 34 single family homes available in Mid Town Sacramento with this past summer seeing the most available inventory in three years…..

If Mid Town Sacramento sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $20,000 and on the market since March, this home is now priced at $859,000….. This five bedroom, three bathroom restored craftsman home has over 2,800 square feet of living space… a front porch and fireplace…. It’s located in a neighborhood near river front homes….Plus, the home has two first level bedrooms including one with an attached full bathroom and separate entrance…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at 
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Episode 22: Woodland

This week I am featuring Woodland, a city in Yolo County. Located north west of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 5…. Woodland has a nice historic downtown area and was settled in the 1850’s….Woodland has been growing steadily in the 21st century with many new subdivisions and a significant investment in capital…. Woodland has been named as one of the top 55 places to live in America, ranking 55 by Livability.com   ….. Woodland is about 15 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Woodland are about 25 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Woodland this week because only four single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 49 single family homes available in Woodland with this past summer seeing the most inventory in three years…..

If Woodland sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $16,500 and on the market since July, this home is now priced at $632,500….. This three bedroom, two bathroom home  has almost 1,600 square feet of living space and was built in 1889…. It’s located in a historic neighborhood with several homes over a hundred years old…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at 

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Episode 21: Antelope

This week I am featuring Antelope, an unincorporated part of Sacramento County… Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80… Bordering significant growth in West Roseville where prices are higher, Antelope is a good opportunity for home buyers who are looking for value, or can’t purchase a home for hundreds of thousands more… Antelope is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Antelope are about 30 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Antelope this week because only six single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 53 single family homes available in Antelope which is the most September inventory in three years…..

If Antelope sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $14,000 and on the market for 21 days, this home is now priced at $565,000….. This four bedroom, three bathroom home with pool and pergola has nearly nineteen hundred square feet of living space…. Plus, it also has a new kitchen and flooring…. But wait, there’s more… a newer roof and air conditioner… I often mention that value can be found when a house doesn’t have professional photography as less buyers will be interested…. This home is a perfect example…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at 
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Episode 20: Shingle Springs

This week I am featuring Shingle Springs, an unincorporated part of El Dorado County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50…. Shingle Springs has a great rural lifestyle that is still close to restaurants and shopping….Shingle Springs also benefits from its elevation above the valley’s summer heat and winter fog… Shingle Springs is about 60 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Shingle Springs are about 45 minutes via the freeway….. South Lake Tahoe is just 90 minutes away….

I selected Shingle Springs this week because only two single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 23 single family homes available in Shingle Springs with this summer seeing the most inventory in five years…..

If Shingle Springs sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $161,000 and on the market since early August, this home is now priced at $1,439,000….. This four bedroom, five bathroom home with pool and spa has nearly 4,300 square feet of living space and a large, five acre lot with views…. It also has a shop and owned solar… To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at 

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Episode 19: Rocklin

This week I am featuring Rocklin, a city in Placer County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80… Rocklin has a spectacular outdoor adventure area with rope courses, zip lines, climbing walls, and pedal boats…. Rocklin also has a junior college.….. Rocklin is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Rocklin are about 25 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Rocklin this week because only thirteen single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 144 single family homes available in Rocklin which is the most summer inventory in five years…..

If Rocklin sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $330,000 and on the market since March, this home is now priced at $1,920,000….. This four bedroom, five bathroom home with pool has over 3,900 square feet of living space and a large, private lot which includes a pool, outdoor kitchen, and basketball court…. It’s located in a neighborhood near Whitney Oaks Golf Club… To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at 

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Episode 18: Citrus Heights

This week I am featuring Citrus Heights, an incorporated part of Sacramento County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80… Citrus Heights is experiencing a revitalization of shopping with some centers already remodeled and other spaces such as Sunrise Mall facing a future which looks more bright… Citrus Heights also benefits from its location near Roseville, Orangevale, and Fair Oaks.….. Citrus Heights is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Citrus Heights are about 25 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Citrus Heights this week because only seven single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 82 single family homes available in Citrus Heights which is the most summer inventory in three years…..

If Citrus Heights sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $13,000 and on the market since June, this home is now priced at $807,000….. This three bedroom, three bathroom home on a private gated street has over 2,500 square feet of living space and a large, nearly half acre lot…. Plus, the home is close to restaurants and shopping….To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at 

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Episode 17: Placerville

This week I am featuring Placerville, a city in EL Dorado County... Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50…. Placerville has an historic downtown area that features restaurants, gift shops, an art gallery, and much more…. Placerville also benefits from its location near the south fork of the American River with rafting, cycling, and walking paths.….. Placerville is about an hour to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. South Lake Tahoe is just 60 miles away with skiing even closer with Sierra At Tahoe just 48 miles away…..

I selected Placerville this week because only two single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 63 single family homes available in Placerville which is the most August inventory in five years…..

If Placerville sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $110,000 and on the market for over a month, this home is now priced at $1,449,000 ….. This four bedroom, three bathroom French Country style home has over 3,900 square feet of living space and nearly 9 acres…. It has 180 degree panoramic views and was built in 1999… To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at 

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Episode 16: Cameron Park

This week I am featuring Cameron Park, an unincorporated part of El Dorado County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50…. Cameron Park has a lake for recreation and an airport for small plane flights….Cameron Park also benefits from a community pool and library.….. Cameron Park is about 45 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also… trips to South Lake Tahoe are just 90 minutes….

I selected Cameron Park this week because only five single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 58 single family homes available in Cameron Park which is the most August inventory in five years…..

If Cameron Park sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $39,500 and on the market for almost a month, this home is now priced at $689,500….. It’s a four bedroom, three bathroom home with over 2,100 square feet of living space and almost an acre lot…. The home has amazing views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains from a deck…. Plus, the home’s kitchen floors were recently updated… numerous appliances were just replaced too… To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at 

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Episode 15: West Sacramento

This week I am featuring West Sacramento, a city in Yolo County…. Located just west of downtown Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50 and Interstate 80, West Sacramento is great for people who need to commute to UC Davis, the Bay Area, or for trips to Lake Tahoe…. West Sacramento also benefits from its location along the Sacramento River with boating, fishing, and walking paths.….. West Sacramento is about 15 minutes to the Sacramento Airport and just 10 minutes to Downtown Sacramento.

I selected West Sacramento this week because only nine single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 89 single family homes available in West Sacramento which is the most inventory in three years…..

If West Sacramento sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $151,000 and on the market for just one week…. this home is now priced at $1,049,000….. This six bedroom, four bathroom home with pool has over 3,900 square feet of living space and a backyard with a water view. It’s located in one of West Sacramento’s most desirable neighborhoods…. next to other water front homes…. Enjoy evenings at nearby Lake View Park…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at 

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Episode 14: Rancho Cordova

This week I am featuring Rancho Cordova, a city in Sacramento County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50….Rancho Cordova features family swim nights, Friday night concerts, and a certified farmer’s market…. Rancho Cordova also benefits from its location along the American River with cycling, kayaks, and walking paths at nearby Lake Natoma.….. Rancho Cordova is about 25 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Rancho Cordova are about 20 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Rancho Cordova this week because only 18 single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 214 single family homes available in Rancho Cordova which is the most inventory in five years. 

If Rancho Cordova sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $40,000 and on the market since last October, this home is now priced at $799,990….. This four bedroom, four bathroom home has almost 2,600 square feet of living space and is a previous model home…. It has a separate detached home with private entrance and courtyard patio…. Plus, the home was just built in 2023…. A refrigerator. washer, dryer, and furniture are all included…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at

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Episode 13: Granite Bay

This week I am featuring Granite Bay, an unincorporated part of Placer County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Granite Bay has a rural feel with large lots, oak woodlands, and granite outcroppings.…. Granite Bay also benefits from its location next to Folsom Lake where there is boating, equestrian trails, and mountain biking.….. Granite Bay is about 45 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. North Lake Tahoe is only an hour and 45 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Granite Bay this week because only ten single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 84 single family homes available in Granite Bay which is the most summer inventory in five years…..

If Granite Bay sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $149,800 and on the market for ten days, this home is now priced at $1,599.000….. Featuring four bedrooms, five bathrooms and over 4,200 square feet of living space. Privacy is paramount with a large, 1.2 acre lot that features a pool and spa…. Located in a guard gated neighborhood and surrounded by natural beauty…. Plus, the home provides easy access to Folsom Lake…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at www.

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Episode 12: Auburn

This week I am featuring Auburn, a city in Placer County…. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80…. Auburn has a nice blend of familiar stores such as Home Depot and Best Buy along with access to the American River’s North Fork….Auburn also benefits from It’s location along Highway 49 for those who like to mountain bike…. Auburn is about 45 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Auburn are about 45 minutes via Interstate 80….

I selected Auburn this week because only seven single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 97 single family homes available in Auburn which is the most July inventory in three years…..

If Auburn sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Reduced $65,000 and on the market since early May, this home is now priced at $1,925,000….. It’s a four bedroom, five bathroom home with a pool and has nearly 4,700 square feet of living space, plus a large, private lot with views to the west…. The home provides easy access to Interstate 80 and Auburn Folsom Rd…. For those buyers who visit Lake Tahoe…. It’s 72 miles to Truckee and 85 miles to North Lake Tahoe…. To find out more about my deal of the week please visit the Capital Fifth website at

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