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Both seasonality and increasing interest rates played a role in the Greater Metro Denver housing market in October. Buyers continued to have an upper hand - when compared to the prior two years - with more days on market and a decreased percent closed price to list price, as well as more inventory. In fact, months supply of listings was up 88.9% when compared to last year at this time.

Percent of Closed Price to List Price

This data point saw a continued drop and was down 0.1% when compared to last month. This data point is the lowest we have seen in 4 years.

Supply - Active Listings

Active inventory was up 60.2% year-over-year and down 10.1% compared to last month. 

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October 2022 Denver Market Update

Homebuyers and sellers in September continued to adjust to the market reset. The market adjustment brought increased inventory for home shoppers and a slight increase in homeowners eager to sell despite further softening in pending home sales. In fact, active listings were up 42.4% when compared to last year at this time. Days on market increased to 26 days on average. And, as is typical, seasonality likely played a role in shaping September numbers.

Home prices remained high, with the average single-family closed price up 0.9% when compared to last month and up 8.5% year-over-year. When viewing the single-family closed median price, we saw a 9.6% increase year-over-year.

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September 2022 Denver Market Update

Greater Metro Denver saw more of a balanced market in August as buyers had more options compared to last year and increased time to ponder their home buying choices. Other indicators of a return to more "normal" levels include that the closed-price-to-list-price is down, prices dropped slightly, and days on the market increased. The month's supply of listings for August was at 2020 levels.

Prices remained high at $739,089 on average for a single-family home but came down 4.7% when compared to last month. For reference, the all-time high was set in April of 2022 at $819,253. 

Percent of Closed Price to List Price

This data point saw a significant drop when compared to last month and indicates a move…

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August 2022 Denver Market Update

As anticipated, given the increase in mortgage rates and recent economic news, July saw a bump up in active inventory, a drop in pending listings and an increase in days on market. Prices decreased when viewed month-over-month but were still high when viewed historically, with the median sales price at $650,000 for July.

These data points indicate that now might be a good time for buyers to make a move if they have been holding out. While July does tend to slow down in real estate, anecdotally, we hear that another contributor to slowing demand was an uptick in vacations this July versus last year at this time.

Supply - Active Listings

Continued good news for patient…

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July 2022 Denver Market Update

June data indicated that the Greater Metro Denver market is returning to more "normal" levels across inventory, percent closed to list price, and days on market. Pricing was still very high when viewed historically with the median sales price at $666,963 for June - while this is only a 0.1% increase when compared to last month it is an 11.2% increase when viewed YoY.

Active listings came onto the market, indicating that sellers still seek to profit from the recent buying frenzy. But, demand is down when compared to May 2022, and days on market continued to increase.

Supply - Active Listings

Continued good news for buyers is that active listings increased 44.2% when compared to…

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June 2022 Denver Market Update: 

May numbers indicate a slight cooldown of the red hot Greater Metro Denver market. The average close price was up when looking at year-over-year but dropped 2.1% when compared to April. The median sales price landed at $668,000 for May - a 1.6% decrease when compared to April.

Demand remains robust with pending listings up 12.9% when compared to April, further underscoring that Metro Denver remains a desirable place to live. And, buyers are likely feeling some (slight) relief with average days in MLS ticking up 12.5% when compared to last month to 9 days.

Key highlights for May are below.

Supply - Active Listings

Active listings are just above 2021 levels but did see a decrease of 3.5% when compared to…

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May 2022 Denver Market Update: 

April saw the average sales price increase to $820,740 and the median sales price jumped to $680,000. Buyers felt relief with an influx of new listings - April saw a jump of 13.2% in new inventory compared to March.

Demand remained high and at the same level as 2019 and 2021, but homes are moving very quickly with just 8 days on market, on average.

Anecdotally, we hear that competition remains fierce with multiple offers. We will continue to keep an eye on interest rates as we progress into May and the summer.

Supply - Active Listings

Active listings saw an increase to 2,960 - a 29.4% increase over March. While a relief for buyers, this number is still down as compared to the previous 3 years.

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Denver is a hot seller's market, but that doesn't mean your home is guaranteed to sell quickly. Attention to detail and preparation matter in any market, and sellers that are listing their home the right way are creating multiple offer situations and crushing market averages. When multiple buyers bid on your home, Denver sellers win.

Seller's Checklist A Timeline to Prep Your Denver Area Home for Sale

We've outlined all of the steps below, but start by connecting with a top-rated Denver real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes and ears of an insightful real estate professional on your side can help you boost your home's appeal to buyers. First, beginning the preparation process early allows you to tackle repairs and upgrades that can increase your property's value. The more runway the better.

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April 2022 Denver Market Update: 

HOME VALUES ARE AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH!

March continued the trend of very high demand, an overall shortage of inventory, and skyrocketing home prices. The Spring market is starting with a big bump in new listings - March saw an increase of 42.4% as compared to last month - but they are moving very quickly with just 11 days on market, on average.

Buyers are facing high prices - the average price for a single-family home in March was $793,445 (an increase of 8% over last month) and the percent closed price to list price jumped to an astounding 106.5% from 104.8% from February.  In March, 21% of closings were cash buyers.


Supply - Active Listings

Active listings saw an increase of 31.6% over February - a…

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It's been a long snowy winter here in Denver, and it's officially Spring (even if the weather doesn't make us feel that way). Spring tends to be the forgotten season in Colorado, in most areas it's more like a second winter. But a seasonal change it is, and a great time for Denver area homeowners to freshen up the inside and outside of their home in preparation for warmer temps ahead. So, get ready to wash away the winter grime, open the windows, and prepare your home for warmer weather and backyard barbecues. 

The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist for Denver Area Homes Cleaning

Inside Your Home

❏    Conduct Annual Spring Cleaning
Be sure to tackle those areas that may have gone neglected—such as your blinds, baseboards, and fan blades—as well as appliances, including your refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, and…

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