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CA Licensed Broker · DRE# 01879158
16+ Years Experience
El Dorado Hills · Sacramento · Folsom
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Monthly Update

What's the market doing right now?

Numbers and plain-language analysis — updated each month by Tosca so you always have a clear picture before you make a move.

Market Watch
Sacramento Region · El Dorado Hills · Folsom
March 2026
$618k ↑
Median Sale Price
28 ↑
Avg. Days on Market
1.8mo
Inventory Supply
99.1%
List-to-Sale Ratio

March 2026 is shaping up to be a competitive spring in the Sacramento corridor. Inventory remains tight — we're sitting at roughly 1.8 months of supply in El Dorado Hills and Folsom, well below the 4–6 months considered a balanced market. That's keeping prices firm even as higher mortgage rates have slowed buyer velocity compared to the peaks of 2021–22.

The $550k–$750k range is the most active price band right now, particularly in El Dorado Hills, where move-up buyers and relocating families from the Bay Area continue to compete for well-maintained single-family homes with good school access. Multiple-offer situations are common on homes priced correctly from day one.

For buyers: Getting pre-approved before you tour is no longer optional — it's the price of admission. Sellers are choosing speed and certainty. For sellers: Presentation and pricing precision are everything. Overpriced homes are sitting — the market is not forgiving of homes that start high and chase the price down.

Data reflects regional MLS trends for El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and Sacramento County as of March 2026. Contact Tosca for hyper-local figures on a specific neighborhood.
Video Library

Watch & learn at your own pace.

Tosca breaks down the real estate process on camera — understanding your first offer, decoding your property tax bill, pricing your home to sell. New videos added each month.

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Buying
What Pre-Approval Actually Means (and Why It Matters)
Most buyers confuse pre-qualification with pre-approval. Tosca explains the difference and what lenders are actually looking at.
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Know Before You Buy
Mello Roos Explained in Under 10 Minutes
A plain-language walkthrough of what Mello Roos is, how to find it on a property, and how it changes your real monthly payment.
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Selling
How to Price Your Home Without Leaving Money Behind
The pricing mistakes that cost sellers thousands — and the strategy that creates competition and drives the final number up.
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Written Guides

Articles from Tosca's desk.

Real estate knowledge shouldn't be locked behind a sales pitch. These guides cover the questions Tosca hears most — buying strategy, seller tips, fees, and contracts.

Buying
The First-Time Buyer's Honest Checklist
Everything your lender and agent won't always tell you upfront — from what pre-approval actually means to the inspection contingency you should never waive.
Tosca Olives · 5 min readRead →
Buying
Contingencies Explained: Your Safety Net in a Purchase Contract
Inspection, financing, appraisal — what each contingency actually protects you from, and when (if ever) it makes sense to waive one.
Tosca Olives · 6 min readRead →
Selling
How to Price Your Home Without Leaving Money on the Table
The biggest mistake sellers make isn't pricing too low — it's pricing too high and then chasing the market down.
Tosca Olives · 4 min readRead →
Selling
Staging on a Budget: The Moves That Actually Move Buyers
You don't need $10,000 in staging. You need to understand what buyers are looking for — and remove everything that gets in the way.
Tosca Olives · 4 min readRead →
Know Before You Buy
Mello Roos: What It Is and Why It Changes Your Budget
One of the most misunderstood costs in California real estate — it can add hundreds to your monthly payment and isn't always obvious from the listing.
Tosca Olives · 5 min readRead →
Know Before You Buy
HOA vs. Mello Roos vs. Special Assessment: Know the Difference
Three separate fees that can stack on top of your mortgage — most buyers only find out about all three after they're already in escrow.
Tosca Olives · 5 min readRead →
The Process

Buying a home, step by step.

Most agents skip straight to showing homes. Tosca starts with making sure you understand what you're getting into — because informed buyers make confident decisions.

01

Get Pre-Approved

Understand what you can afford before you fall in love with a home. We'll walk through FHA, conventional, and VA loan options and what each means for your monthly payment.

02

Find Your Community

El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Sacramento — each area has a different lifestyle, school district, and price range. We match your priorities to the right neighborhoods.

03

Make a Smart Offer

Pricing strategy, contingencies, inspection periods — we guide you through making a competitive offer that protects your interests.

04

Inspections & Due Diligence

Know exactly what you're buying. We walk you through inspection reports, disclosures, and what the red flags actually mean.

05

Close with Confidence

From escrow to keys in hand — no surprises. You'll understand every document before you sign anything.

Work With Tosca

An agent who explains everything.

Most agents are in a hurry. Tosca takes her time — because buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, and you deserve to fully understand it.

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Education First

Tosca built her practice around making sure clients understand every step before they commit to anything.

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16 Years of Experience

She's seen every kind of transaction — the smooth ones and the complicated ones — and knows how to navigate both.

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Zero Pressure

Take your time. Ask every question. There's no rush and no sales tactics — just honest guidance when you're ready.

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(916) 743-4449
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