In September, Greater Metro Denver saw both single-family home and condo prices decline year-over-year and from the previous month. Active listings were up 18% from last year but slightly lower than the prior month, with 10,321 listings. New listings increased 12% year-over-year, matching last month and 2022 levels. Pending listings rose compared to last year and last month, but remained well below 2020 and 2021 highs. Homes averaged 39 days on the market, a 35% increase from last year, while showings before going under contract rose 14% to 14.6. Showings per listing stayed stable at 4.9.

Supply - Active Listings

In September, active supply was down slightly month over month (-2.8%) but remained elevated when compared to September 2023, which…

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In August, Greater Metro Denver's real estate market saw a 25% increase in active inventory year-over-year, with months of supply rising to 3 months—a 30% increase. Homes took 36 days on average to sell, a 44% increase from last year. The condo market, however, experienced more pronounced changes: average condo prices fell by 6.3% from August 2023, active listings surged by 35%, and months of supply jumped 52% to 3.5 months. Additionally, pending listings dropped by 6%, and the average days on market for condos rose by 64% to 41 days. These shifts in the condo market will be important to watch as trends continue to develop.

Supply - Active Listings

The August active supply was down slightly month over month (-4.5%) but remained elevated when…

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Greater Metro Denver saw a decline in active inventory and new listings in July compared to June. Homes stayed on the market longer, averaging 29 days, giving buyers more time for decisions. The average number of showings until pending rose by 8.9% to 13.40. There were 4,737 new listings, a 5.5% increase year-over-year but a 13.1% decrease from last month. Pending listings remained nearly the same as in July 2023. Average prices for single-family homes stayed flat compared to both last month and last year, while average condo prices dropped by 6.9% year-over-year. Attention is now on the Federal Reserve meeting on September 17-18.

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After a steady incline since the beginning of the…

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Despite inventory gains, demand appeared to soften in June. Demand saw a cooldown compared to last year, with a decline of nearly 5%. Traditionally, we see a rise in pending sales from January to May or June, followed by a gradual decline through the end of the year. In 2023 and 2024, the market peak for pending was earlier than we have seen historically, with April being the peak pending month (so far for 2024). 

We might expect the number of active listings to continue increasing over the next one to two months, with the peak of active listings in August or September possibly reaching 10,000. Ultimately, what we are likely seeing is a shift in the market toward a more balanced or buyer-friendly market—assuming mortgage rates remain at current…

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Inventory surged with boosts in both new listings and active listings. This influx of supply, coupled with steady demand from last year, has led to a rise in active listings. New listings soared by 34% compared to the previous year, matching levels seen in 2020. Meanwhile, pending listings, indicating demand, saw a modest uptick of 1.6% from last month, slightly surpassing figures from this time in 2023. Notably, the average days on market decreased by 10.3% compared to the previous month, now standing at 26 days.

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Active listing inventory increased by 20.6% when compared to April 2024. This was an increase of 39.7% when compared to last year at this time.

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Denver's real estate scene is buzzing with activity as spring unfolds.  Over the past year, home prices have surged by an impressive 7.3%, indicating robust demand and appreciation in property values. Days on the market have dwindled to under 30, underlining the swift pace at which properties are being snatched up. With low inventory levels, most new listings are moving quickly. For those thinking of selling, it's an opportune time.  Meanwhile, prospective buyers must be poised to act swiftly when new listings hit the market, as good properties often go quickly. In this dynamic setting, timing is crucial, and proactive engagement is essential for securing the perfect property.

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Spring has sprung! New listings surged by 16.2% compared to last month, reaching a total of 4,707. Meanwhile, pending listings, a measure of demand, rose by an impressive 28% from the previous month and showed a 3.3% increase year-over-year. Additionally, the average days on the market decreased significantly by 17.4% to just 38 days. These robust metrics collectively signal a strong beginning to the spring real estate market.

Prices ticked up in March across Greater Metro Denver. The average price for single family properties increased 6.0% when compared to last year and were up 4.5% when viewed month-over-month. And, the average sales price for a condo was up 1.8% when compared to last month.

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Demand in February continued to be suppressed due to higher mortgage rates with eager buyers and sellers looking ahead to the next Federal Reserve meeting. Pending listings in February closely mirrored those from the same period in 2023. In the Greater Metro Denver area, new listings surged by 19.3% compared to the previous month, representing a significant 14.9% increase over the previous year. The average price for single-family homes remained high, surpassing historical February data dating back to 2020.

Demand - Pending Sales

Demand, a snapshot of the new pending sales, increased by 9.8% when compared to last month. This data point is nearly identical to what we saw at this time last year.

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In January, there was a substantial surge in new listings, marking an 89.3% increase compared to the previous month and a significant uptick of nearly 12% compared to the same period last year. Concurrently, demand experienced notable growth, evidenced by a 38% rise in pending listings compared to the previous month, slightly surpassing the levels observed at the beginning of 2023. The average and median prices for single-family homes remained at elevated levels, surpassing historical January data since 2019.

Informal reports suggest a shared anticipation among both buyers and sellers for potential drops in interest rates throughout 2024. This heightened interest is fueled by considerable pent-up demand within the market.

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As the anticipation of Christmas fills the air, the Colorado real estate market takes its seasonal siesta as inventory and demand show a typical decline. Despite this, the market remains dynamic, albeit on a slightly smaller scale.

Home prices have exhibited resilience, with the average closed price for single-family homes reaching $728,594—a modest increase compared to the same time last November. Condo and townhome prices continue to demonstrate strength, with an average closed price of $465,237. The real estate landscape in our area still remains vibrant, offering both buyers and sellers great opportunities. 

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Demand, a snapshot of the new pending sales reflects a decline in the…

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