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Capital 5th Podcast

by Ben Howard

The question is, are you considering a home in the Sacramento area but don't know where to start? Welcome to the Capital 5th Podcast, hosted by Ben Howard, a California licensed real estate advisor and third generation Sacramento area resident serving you since 2016. I intend to use this podcast as a tool for you to learn more about residential real estate in the Sacramento region. Each week, I'll highlight a community where I'm telling clients that there's the greatest market opportunity. I'll explain why you should consider this particular community and include reasons such as, the number of offers for similar homes or down, sellers are offering more buyer concessions during escrow, less sellers are receiving and accepting offers, or perhaps the average home is taking longer to sell. Then I'll select a home in that community, which is my deal of the week. These homes will be screened to offer the greatest value versus competing homes in that particular community. Next, I'll provide a

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  1. Episode 37: ***Special Edition***

    Don't miss this special edition of the Capital 5th Podcast where I take the 9 years of real estate knowledge which I have shared over the past 36 episodes, and place them into this single, extended length episode. Enjoy 95 minutes of real estate advice which will help you become a more informed...

  2. Episode 36: El Dorado Hills

    This week I am featuring El Dorado Hills, an unincorporated area in El Dorado County. El Dorado Hills is located just east of Folsom and provides highly ranked schools, great restaurants, and recreation at Folsom Lake. Residents of El Dorado Hills benefit from its location up the hill from...

  3. Episode 35: Penryn

    This week I am featuring Penryn, an unincorporated part of Placer County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Penryn has a rural feel that is still not too far from stores and services in nearby Loomis, Rocklin, and Auburn… Penryn has a long history which was influenced...

  4. Episode 34: Dixon

    This week I am featuring Dixon, a city in Solano County. Located west of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Dixon has a rural feel that is still not to far from stores and services in nearby Davis and Vacaville… Residents of Dixon enjoy the Dixon May Fair, which is California’s oldest...

  5. Episode 33: Lodi

    This week I am featuring Lodi, a city in San Joaquin County. Located south of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 99, Lodi has a rural feel that is still not to far from stores and services in nearby Stockton… Residents of Lodi enjoy visiting the local vineyards in Lodi, some featuring grape...

  6. Episode 32: North Highlands

    This week I am featuring North Highlands, an unincorporated part of Sacramento County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, North Highlands has affordable housing with commercial and industrial regions near the former McClellan Air Force Base… Residents of North…

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  7. Episode 31: East Sacramento

    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……

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  8. Episode 30: Diamond Springs

    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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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…

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  12. 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...

  13. 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…

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  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Episode 21: Antelope

    Hello, I'm your host, Ben Howard….. 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...

  18. 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…

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  19. 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...

  20. 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...

  21. 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...

  22. 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...

  23. 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…

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  24. 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...

  25. 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...

  26. 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...

  27. Episode 11: Orangevale

    This week I am featuring Orangevale, an unincorporated part of Sacramento County. Located just west of Folsom… with easy access to Roseville… Orangevale has a mix of neighborhoods and also rural properties ….Orangevale benefits from its location next to Folsom for parks and shopping.…..…

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  28. Episode 10: Arden-Arcade

    This week I am featuring the Arden-Arcade area, an unincorporated part of Sacramento County…. Located just east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50 and Interstate 80…. Arden-Arcade has many parks and is located near Sacramento State University…. Arden-Arcade also benefits from its...

  29. Episode 9: Roseville

    This week I am featuring Roseville, a city in Placer County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80… Roseville has beautiful parks, a galleria with premium stores, and many nice restaurants…. Roseville is ideal for people who like to ski at north Lake Tahoe with resorts as...

  30. Episode 8: Natomas

    This week I am featuring Natomas, a community in the northern section of Sacramento… Natomas has easy access to downtown Sacramento via Interstate 5….. Natomas also benefits from its location along the Sacramento River with boating, fishing, and walking paths.….. Natomas is about 10 minutes to…

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  31. Episode 7: Davis

    This week I am featuring Davis, a city in Yolo County. Located west of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Davis has a nice downtown area that features restaurants, a large farmer’s market, and parks…. Davis also benefits from a highly rated university.….. Davis is about 30 minutes to...

  32. Episode 6: Fair Oaks

    This week I am featuring Fair Oaks, an unincorporated part of Sacramento County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50…. Fair Oaks has a great community village area with restaurants, a performing arts theater, and a brewery….Fair Oaks also benefits from its location along…

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  33. Episode 5: Folsom

    This week I am featuring Folsom, a city east of Sacramento…. Folsom has a strong sense of community that embraces its history…. There is a really good Saturday farmer’s market on Sutter Street, outdoor shopping at the Palladio, and many miles of trails to explore….. Numerous top rated schools and...

  34. Episode 4: Elk Grove

    This week I am featuring Elk Grove, a city just south of Sacramento. Elk Grove provides many homes in close proximity to The Sacramento River, lots of shopping, and an easy commute to Sacramento or Stockton. If Elk Grove sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please…

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  35. Episode 3: Carmichael

    This week I am featuring Carmichael, an unincorporated area of Sacramento County…. Carmichael is located just east of Sacramento and provides many homes in close proximity to The American River, beautiful parks, and an easy commute to Sacramento. If Carmichael sounds like a community that you…

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  36. Episode 2: El Dorado Hills

    This week I am featuring El Dorado Hills, an unincorporated area in El Dorado County. El Dorado Hills is located just east of Folsom and provides highly ranked schools, great restaurants, and recreation at Folsom Lake. If El Dorado Hills sounds like a community that you would be interested in…

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  37. Episode 1: Welcome

    0:10 Introduction The question is, are you considering a home in the Sacramento area but don't know where to start? Welcome to the Capital 5th Podcast, hosted by Ben Howard, a California licensed real estate advisor and third generation Sacramento area resident serving you since 2016. 0:27 Host,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The question is, are you considering a home in the Sacramento area but don't know where to start? Welcome to the Capital 5th Podcast, hosted by Ben Howard, a California licensed real estate advisor and third generation Sacramento area resident serving you since 2016. I intend to use this podcast as a tool for you to learn more about residential real estate in the Sacramento region. Each week, I'll highlight a community where I'm telling clients that there's the greatest market opportunity. I'll explain why you should consider this particular community and include reasons such as, the number of offers for similar homes or down, sellers are offering more buyer concessions during escrow, less sellers are receiving and accepting offers, or perhaps the average home is taking longer to sell. Then I'll select a home in that community, which is my deal of the week. These homes will be screened to offer the greatest value versus competing homes in that particular community. Next, I'll provide a

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