Denver Real Estate Insights

A Real-Life Example of Why Timing Matters

Ever tried to give someone directions in Denver and realized our neighborhood names sound like a smoothie shop menu? LoDo. RiNo. SloHi. GoHi. RiNo's cousin nobody talks about. Here's the fun part: m…

The Denver metro market has been sending mixed signals lately, and the headlines aren't always helping. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what the latest sales data, median prices, and days-on-marke…

A Busy Spring, a Brisk Market, and One Last Denver Snowstorm

Every time mortgage rates move, my phone lights up with the same question: "Scott, should I wait?" Let's actually do the math instead of guessing. Say you're buying a $650,000 home in Littleton or H…

You know what question I hear ZERO times during home showings? "Is this property in a flood zone?" Seriously. I've watched buyers obsess over granite countertops and walk-in closets, then discover p…

March Newsletter

Denver’s housing market is finding its rhythm again. Median sale prices are holding near $615,000, up year over year, and increased days on market are giving both buyers and sellers room to make smart moves. Meanwhile, the energy in the city is hard to miss. With the Broncos performing on the field, momentum is also building off it. Burnham Yards, a 58 acres in the heart of downtown, has been selected as the future site of a new Broncos stadium. They are targeted to open for the 2031 NFL season when the current lease at Mile High expires.

A full-year recap of the Denver market — what surprised us, what didn't, and what to watch in 2026.

The mortgage payment is only part of the picture. Here's the full cost of owning a home in the Denver metro.

The inspection is done and the report is long. Here's how to negotiate repairs without blowing up the deal.

The conventional wisdom says wait for spring. The conventional wisdom is usually wrong. Here's the case for listing in November.

Steadier prices and a deep rental market have investors looking at Denver again. Here's how the numbers pencil out.

You've built equity. Should you tap it? Here's the simple framework for choosing between a HELOC and a cash-out refi this year.

Fewer listings, but also fewer competing buyers — and motivated sellers. Why fall can be the smartest time to buy in Denver.

Denver's older housing stock has charm — and a few recurring problems. Here's what a good inspection should catch.

Coming from out of state? Here's what locals wish you knew before you started shopping.

Selling the family home and right-sizing is part financial decision, part emotional one. Here's how to approach both.

Temporary and permanent buydowns can lower your payment — but they're not free. Here's the plain-English breakdown.

Most renovation projects don't pay back. Staging and photography do — every time. Here's how to think about both.

Schools, commute, space, and price — a clear-eyed look at the Denver suburbs that work best for families this year.

Evergreen, Conifer, Bailey, Genesee — what's selling, what's sitting, and the pitfalls Denver buyers don't see coming.

Colorado's property tax landscape shifted again. Here's the plain-English version for homeowners and would-be buyers.

Builder incentives are aggressive in 2025. Here's an honest comparison of buying new versus buying an existing home.

Selling a property that's currently rented adds a layer of complexity. Here's how to do it without a fight.

Spring brings the year's best inventory — and the most competition. Five moves to make before April hits.

The pricing strategy that worked in 2021 will cost you money today. Here's how sellers should think about list price this spring.

When the appraisal comes in below your offer, the deal doesn't have to die. Here's how to plan for the gap before it happens.

Attached homes are where a lot of first-time buyers can actually get in this year. Here's how to do it without surprises.

Down payment programs, lender shopping, and the offer strategies that actually work for first-time buyers in Denver.

The marquee neighborhoods get the attention. These quieter pockets are where Denver buyers are finding real value this year.

A look at where Denver real estate is heading in 2025 — inventory, rates, and the neighborhoods poised to outperform.

A full recap of the 2024 Denver market — rates, inventory, the NAR changes, and what it sets up for 2025.

Elections stir up housing predictions. Here's a level-headed look at what actually drives the Denver market into 2025.

Easing rates, more inventory, and fewer competing buyers — fall 2024 is shaping up well for the prepared buyer.

The Federal Reserve cut rates in September 2024. Here's what it does — and doesn't — mean for your mortgage.

New commission rules took effect in August 2024. Here's a plain-English guide to what actually changed.

Halfway through 2024, here's where Denver prices, inventory, and rates actually landed — and what it signals.

With rates near 7% and rents still high, the rent-or-buy question is genuinely close in 2024. Here's the framework.

Selling with rates near 7% is very different from selling in 2021. Here's how to price and prepare for this market.

Low inventory is the defining feature of the 2024 market. The reasons are structural — and worth understanding.

The honest answer for spring 2024 is: it depends on price point and neighborhood. Here's the breakdown.

With rates near 7%, Denver buyers need a different playbook than the one their friends used in 2021.

Rates near 6.75%, tight inventory, and cautious optimism. Here's how the Denver market is setting up for 2024.