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Voters Agree Building Fees Are a Major Problem

Sep 08, 2026 04:37PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Three-quarters say government fees and regulations contribute to affordability challenges; 83% favor reducing fees that average over $100,000 per new home

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Building Careers Foundation helps lead the BuildStrong Academy’s pre-apprenticeship program to train people for careers in the homebuilding industry
Area Homebuilders Do More Than Just Build Homes

Aug 25, 2026 12:47PM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

Our industry helps people rebuild their lives and gives young people a path toward rewarding careers

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Affordability Issues Keep New Home Sales at Pre-Pandemic Levels

Aug 17, 2026 03:07PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in July continued to reflect a return to post-pandemic levels, the North State Building Industry Association reported.

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Shaping the Future of Commercial Corridors

Aug 10, 2026 11:02AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Investment and Revitalization Strategy that will deliver an actionable plan to guide future investment in commercial corridors throughout the unincorporated County.

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New Home Market Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Jul 13, 2026 01:58PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

June’s new home sales totals are another indication that the new home market in the greater Sacramento region has settled back into pre-pandemic patterns, the North State Building Industry Association reported July 7.

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Sacramento Launches Campaign for MLB Expansion Team

Jun 02, 2026 10:34AM ● By The Sacramento Pitch News Release

California capital unveils The Sacramento Pitch, backed by a fully entitled 50-acre stadium site and nearly $2 billion in public-private commitments

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Let’s Not Just Talk About Housing Affordability – Let’s Act

Jun 02, 2026 10:31AM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

For the past decade, Californians have been leaving the Golden State in droves to find more affordable places to live. We now have proof they’re making the right decision.

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April New Home Sales Rebound from March, North State BIA Reports

May 26, 2026 07:06PM ● By North State BIA News Release

After two straight below-average months, new home sales in the greater Sacramento area showed a modest rebound in April, the North State Building Industry Association (BIA) reported today.

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Five Benefits of Buying a New Home

Apr 21, 2026 11:03AM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

Every April, the homebuilding industry celebrates New Homes Month, a time to remember that even in today’s challenging market, new homes offer strong long-term value for buyers in the Sacramento region.

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New Superior Courthouse to Open in Sacramento Railyards

Mar 09, 2026 06:05PM ● By Sacramento County Superior Court News Release

Preparations are underway to open the new Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento Superior Courthouse next month in the Sacramento Railyards.

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Single-Family Homes Making an Impact on Homelessness

Jan 26, 2026 03:19PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

City Net has a proven track record of successful street outreach, case management and shelter operations up and down California. The

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Home Sales Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Jan 20, 2026 12:35PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2025, signaling that the pandemic-era housing boom has ended, the North State Building Industry Association reported recently.

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California Homeowners Could Qualify for Grants for New Roofs and Fire Safety

Jan 13, 2026 03:51PM ● By Levi Sumagaysay, CALMatters.org

Some homeowners in areas of California with high wildfire risk could eventually get money for new roofs or to build fire-resistant zones around their properties under a new state law that went into effect Jan. 1.

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Home Sales Decline but Remain Within Seasonal Normals

Dec 23, 2025 11:26AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region reflected normal levels in November as builder incentives continued to promote seasonal sales volumes.

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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Historic Townhouse Listed for Sale

Nov 03, 2025 05:39PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Do you remember Connie's Townhouse? Or the Sonora Inn? These popular establishments were once housed in this iconic Fair Oaks Village building, the Townhouse at 10236 Fair Oaks Blvd.

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Board Shares Excitement for Village Park Grand Opening

Oct 08, 2025 12:41PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors issued a proclamation at its Sept. 17 meeting in honor of long-time Fair Oaks residents Janet and Warren McWilliams.

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Public Authority Office Moves

Oct 07, 2025 03:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Public Authority office recently moved to a new location. The new office is located at 9300 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento.

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County Launches New Property Tax System

Sep 30, 2025 12:00PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

After three years of planning and development, Sacramento County has launched a modern property tax system that replaced a decades-old platform responsible for collecting and distributing more than $3.1 billion in annual tax revenue for the county, school districts, cities and special districts.

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Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

Sep 23, 2025 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

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FORPD Board Approves Budget

Sep 23, 2025 11:25AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the August Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) board meeting, a resident asked during public comment about the removal of a memorial fountain honoring Dick and Jean Hill for their work with the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival.

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Helping Older Resident Repair Home

Sep 22, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn.

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Sacramento-Area New Home Sales Continued

Sep 16, 2025 04:43PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Moving Upward in August, North State BIA Reports

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New Home Sales Rebound in July

Aug 26, 2025 08:46AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

July new home sales in the greater Sacramento region rebounded from June's low point, with 480 sales reported by North State Building Industry Association members, the association reported Aug. 12.

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Second Chances for Justice-Involved Adults

Aug 05, 2025 11:07AM ● By County Health and Social Services News Release

A new chapter began for dozens of Sacramento County residents stepping into stability, safety and a second chance.

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New Lincoln Highway Sign Installed

Jul 30, 2025 09:52AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Join in a public celebration of the historic Lincoln Highway’s special place in Citrus Heights history at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, as a new commemorative sign is dedicated in front of San Juan High School, 7551 Greenback Lane.

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Gene Davis from Reliable Home Solutions stands behind the kitchen counter of one of his manufactured homes
Ownership Versus Affordability

Jul 28, 2025 05:29PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

More than 120,000 apartment units fill the Sacramento region, with a vacancy rate of about 4.2%, compared to just 0.6% for conventional homes and 1% or less for manufactured home parks, according to data from Apartments.com, the U.S. Census Bureau, and state housing reports.

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Sacramento-Area New Home Sales Bounce Back

Jun 17, 2025 10:46AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the Sacramento region dropped off sharply in early May as area buyers continued to pull back due to heightened economic uncertainties but they rebounded in the second half of May, the North State Building Industry Association (BIA) reported June 10.

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County Supervisor Rich Desmond (front, center) visits the Ancil Hoffman Park Overlay worksite. Project leaders include (left) Nate Freeman of Granite Construction and county staffers Tom Andrew, Spencer Ord, Melissa Jones and Mark Little.
Roadwork Limits Ancil Hoffman Park Use

Jun 10, 2025 12:24PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Most Ancil Hoffman Park facilities will remain open during a June-to-August project to repave roads and parking lots in the county park.

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USA Properties Fund Starts Construction on Terracina at Wildhawk

May 13, 2025 10:22AM ● By USA Properties Fund News Release

An Affordable Apartment Community in The Vineyard Area of Sacramento County

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City Council chamber meeting to deliberate the future of Sunrise Mall
Conrad Drops Plan to Buy Additional Sunrise Mall Acreage

Apr 29, 2025 01:30PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Sacramento real estate investor Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, has dropped his plans to buy an additional 50 acres of the Sunrise Mall.

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Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Lease Approved

Apr 29, 2025 09:15AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On April 22, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a significant step forward in the creation of a new Mental Health Rehabilitation Center for adults.

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Update on Sailor Bar “Gravel Road A”

Apr 15, 2025 12:25PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Regional Parks is pausing the re-opening of “Gravel Road A” to focus resources on completing necessary Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to the restroom facility and main parking lot off the Illinois access.

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Economic Concerns Lead to Drop in Home Sales

Apr 15, 2025 10:45AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Economic uncertainty and an increase in the number of existing homes on the market led to a decline in new home sales in the Sacramento region in March, the North State Building Industry Association reported on April 8.

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New Home Sales Rebounded in February

Mar 18, 2025 10:31AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Sacramento-area new home sales slowed during the first three weeks of February before coming back strong during the last week of the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association on March 11.

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