Market Updates

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Colorado Housing Market Heading Into June 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Watch

The May numbers are in, and the picture they paint heading into June is unusually clear. Inventory is up, rates have settled into a narrow band, and the panic-buying energy from spring 2024 is long gone. That doesn't mean the market is slow. It means the rules have shifted, and the buyers and sellers who adjust quickest are the ones getting the better deals. Here's what I'm watching as June...

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What Colorado Sellers Should Adjust as Spring 2026 Turns Into Summer

I've been watching the spring market wind down across Parker, Aurora, and Lone Tree the past two weeks, and the shift into summer is already showing up in showings, days on market, and how buyers are writing offers. If you listed in April expecting a 7-day cash war and you're sitting at 28 days with one weak offer, you're not alone. The market didn't get worse. It just stopped being spring. Summer is a...

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Colorado Housing Market Memorial Day 2026: A Snapshot Heading Into Summer

Memorial Day weekend always feels like a turning point for the Colorado market. The spring rush is winding down, summer is right around the corner, and both buyers and sellers tend to take stock of where things actually stand. So here's what I'm seeing as we head into the long weekend. Rates Have Stayed in the Mid-6s 30-year fixed mortgage rates have been hovering in the mid-6% range for most of May, and...

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Why Denver-Metro Active Inventory Looks Different This Month Than Last Year (And What It Means)

Quick answer: Active inventory across the Denver metro is meaningfully higher this spring than it was a year ago, and median days on market has climbed from the low teens into the 30 to 40 day range. Price reductions are more common, and the supply-demand balance has tilted toward buyers in most price bands. But the under $500,000 segment is still moving fast, and the $1M+ tier is the slowest. The...

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Colorado Builders Are Offering Bigger Concessions This Spring: What Buyers Need to Know in 2026

Quick answer: Production builders across the Denver metro are stacking concessions this spring because new home inventory is sitting longer than expected. The most common offers right now are 2-1 rate buydowns, $10,000 to $25,000 in closing cost credits, free design center upgrades, and sometimes appliance packages. The catch is that base prices have crept up to absorb some of those concessions, so you...

Colorado Mortgage Rate Forecast: What Mid-2026 Signals Mean for Buyers

Quick answer: As of mid-May 2026, 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Colorado are hovering in the mid-6% range. The Fed has signaled potential rate cuts later this year, but the timing remains uncertain. If you're planning to buy this summer, understanding these trends can help you make a more informed decision. Where Rates Stand Right Now Colorado mortgage rates tend to track closely with national...