As we step into 2025, homeowners are setting their sights on refreshing their spaces with upgrades that reflect both style and functionality. Whether you’re planning to sell, have recently purchased a new home, or want to enhance your current living space, this year’s top home improvement trends offer something for everyone. From boosting value to creating a space that truly feels like home, these seven upgrades are poised to take center stage. BUT... Why Are Homeowners Upgrading Their Homes in 2025 anyway? Renovations aren’t just about sprucing up your home—they’re a smart investment. Upgra ..read more

As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, Brian Buffini’s recent Bold Predictions offer a roadmap for what’s next in the real estate market. The Sherri Patterson Team has taken a closer look at these insights to understand how they will shape the local market in Sacramento ..read more

The holiday season is all about traditions, and here at The Sherri Patterson Team, we love embracing every moment of the magic. From gathering for annual tree lightings to adventurous trips to Lake Tahoe, our team cherishes creating memories with loved ones. Whether it’s the sweet joy of baking holiday cookies, the creativity of gingerbread house making, or the heartfelt act of feeding the homeless, these traditions remind us of what truly matters: community, kindness, and connection. As you celebrate this season with your loved ones, we hope you create many holiday memories. SHERRI'S FA ..read more

The Sacramento real estate market in 2024 was buzzing with activity, shaped by rollercoaster interest rates, more housing supply and modest growth in sales and home prices. While the Golden State's sky-high costs kept many from making a move, Sacramento shone as a sweet spot—a haven for buyers craving more room to breathe (and space to park) without the jaw-dropping price tags of San Francisco or Los Angeles. Below are the real estate highlights from this year. Modest Price Growth Towards the end of the year, Sacramento’s housing market continued its steady growth, with median home price ..read more

What a joy it was to celebrate our incredible clients at this special annual event! Your continued support means everything to us, and this gathering was our way of showing just how much we appreciate YOU. From heartfelt conversations and shared laughs to delicious Cider Spritzers and a gorgeous grazing board to gather around together, it was an evening to remember. Connecting with our clients is the highlight of what we do. To those who joined us, thank you for making it so memorable! And to those who couldn’t attend—you were missed, and we can’t wait to see you at the next one. A big than ..read more

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold off on your search until rates come back down ..read more

When the holiday season rolls around, nothing completes a festive feast like a delicious, handmade pie. Sacramento is home to some of the best bakeries that craft pies using fresh, high-quality ingredients, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor. Whether you’re after a classic apple pie or something more unique, these bakeries have you covered.  IKEDA'S Ikeda's is a beloved spot in Northern California, famous for its fresh, farm-to-table pies. With locations in both Davis and Auburn, Ikeda’s pies, especially their apple and berry varieties, are made with local fruits that offer natural ..read more

For veterans in California, purchasing a home comes with unique advantages, thanks to specialized loan programs that offer competitive terms. Two of the most popular options are VA loans and the California-specific CalVet loan program. Both offer distinct benefits to veterans, making homeownership more accessible and affordable. Here's an in-depth look at these loan programs and what they mean for veterans in California.  VA Loans: A Strong Option for Veterans Nationwide The VA loan is a benefit available to veterans across the country, but it's especially helpful in states like Californ ..read more

Harvest Fest 2024 was definitely one for the books! We had almost 350 clients show up to brave the 100+ temps and celebrate fall in style! In addition to our talented vendors of caricature artists, wandering magician, face painters and professional photographers to capture all of the special moments, we added Amazing Animal World and their “animals from around the world”. Special thanks to our amazing vendors that were so generous with all of the donations to our raffle prizes. A special shout-out and thank you to our event Co-Sponsor, Kelly Cort and her incredible team from Home Cort Advanta ..read more

Now that we're officially one month into the new year we are starting to get a slightly better view of how the 2023 market will perform. It’s important to keep watching different key metrics such as: pending home sales, actives, and prices to understand what is normal and what is not. Below we've shared some analysis, based on what we know so far! This post is a mix of our own research, stats from Lawerence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors and this blog post from the Sacramento Appraisal Blog . Let's jump in! Temperature shock:  We had the worst monthly volu ..read more