About us
Service and trust first, from the first call to the keys
Meet Living In Northern California, the Realty of America team led by Rose and Steven Gonzales, guiding relocation and new construction buyers across the Sacramento suburbs.
Who we are
Living In Northern California is a real estate team with Realty of America, led by husband-and-wife partners Rose and Steven Gonzales and based in Rocklin. We help people relocate to the Sacramento suburbs, buy new construction with their own representation, and buy or sell resale homes across Placer, Sacramento and El Dorado counties.
We made the same move ourselves. We relocated to the Sacramento region, learned the map the hard way, and built this team around making that move clearer and calmer for everyone who comes after us.
Rose Gonzales
Rose has been a Realtor since 1999 and brings twelve years of mortgage experience, along with a background in technology. That combination shapes how she works: the numbers behind every decision are explained before you commit, and the process runs on clear, steady communication rather than guesswork.
"I come from a place of service and trust, not sales," Rose says. "I slow things down for them because most people don't understand the lingo." She holds California DRE license #01296762.
Steven Gonzales
Before real estate, Steven worked as a welder, and he still brings a hands-on, practical approach to every home. He handles repairs, landscaping and staging preparation for our sellers, and local logistics for clients moving from out of the area.
He is also hands-on. Steven handles repairs, landscaping and staging preparation for our sellers, and he manages the local logistics for clients moving from out of the area, so a home is ready to show or ready to move into without a long list of vendors to coordinate.
What we specialize in
We help buyers and sellers with resale homes and new construction across the Sacramento suburbs. New construction is our specialty: over the years we have built direct, ongoing relationships with builder sales offices and their corporate teams across the region, which is how our clients hear about incentives and quick move-in homes that many buyers never see. Learn more about buying new construction with our team.
Many of our clients are relocating, often healthcare professionals moving for a new position with a start date that cannot move. Others are local buyers and sellers making their next move, and many are selling one home while buying another. We plan those moves as one timeline. See how we help with relocation and selling your home.
How we work with you
Every relationship starts with a discovery call over Zoom, before we ever show you a home, so we understand your budget, your timeline and how you want to live. From there we help you choose the city that fits, tour homes with honest pros and cons, negotiate with builders and sellers on your behalf, and guide you through every step to closing.
We never push anyone to sign before they are ready. Communication is the heartbeat of every great relationship, and we keep you informed at every stage. When you get your keys, we celebrate with you, balloons and gifts included.
Recognition and reviews
Our team was ranked #2 among Sacramento small teams by Real Trends in 2024, named to the Top 100 Sacramento Real Producers in 2025, and recognized among the top 1.5 percent of teams nationwide at Realty of America. Our clients rate us 5.0 stars on Zillow.
Ready to talk about your move? Explore the cities we serve, download our free Sacramento suburbs relocation guide, or contact us to book a call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads Living In Northern California?
Rose and Steven Gonzales, husband-and-wife partners with Realty of America, based in Rocklin.
What does your team specialize in?
We help buyers and sellers with resale homes and new construction across the Sacramento suburbs. Our specialties are new construction, where we work directly with builder sales offices, and relocation.
Can you help if I'm moving from out of state?
Yes. We start with a Zoom discovery call, help you compare cities from a distance, tour homes in person or by video, and coordinate the purchase around your move.
Rose Gonzales 路 DRE #01296762
Where to go next
Ready to make your move with Living In Northern California?