New numbers show that home sales across the Greater Sacramento region are on a rebound, and there's a surprising new city taking the top spot away from Roseville, which had been the hottest housing market.

Tim Murphy, CEO of the North State Building Industry Association, said 496 newly built homes were purchased in August across the region. That's the highest number since February and more than 80 units above the historical average.

"I think people who are in the market to buy a new home are looking for good interest rates," Murphy said. "They're looking for great incentives."

Those incentives range from buying down interest rates to bigger bedroom closets and some even more creative ideas.

"There's even a builder that's offering a swimming pool as an incentive, so they are motivated,"

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