Capital 5th Podcast

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 buyer or seller! No area market or mortgage updates, just help that you can use now.

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 Sacramento, as it’s about 65 miles from Sierra At Tahoe.….. El Dorado Hills is about 30 minutes to Downtown...

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 by a granite mine and a railroad…. It’s a small community with the 2020 US census showing just one th...

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 fair… Dixon  also benefits from its location near Sacramento, as it’s just 23 miles away and 27 miles...

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 vines which are over 100 years old… Lodi also benefits from its location near Stockton, but is managed...

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 Highlands have experienced an increasing population as McClellan Business Park prospers… North Highlands also b...

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 mi...

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 orcha...

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 an...

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, ye...

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 fir...

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 mil...

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 A...

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 f...

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 Sacram...

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, ran...

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 who are looking for value, or can’t purchase a home for hundreds of thousands more… Antelope is about...

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…....

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 vi...

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...

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 hou...

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...

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 Sacra...

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 minu...

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...