R Squared Realty Experts

08/20/2026

Denver Market Update 📍 : Strategy Beats Guessing

The Denver market is not broken.

It is just not handing out easy wins.

That is an important difference.

After one of the slowest weeks of the year, activity picked up slightly, but we are still nowhere near the pace we typically see in the spring market. Buyers are still out there, but they are more selective. Sellers are still listing, but the homes getting attention are the ones positioned correctly from the beginning.

Inventory is sitting slightly below where it was this time last year, while pending sales are still noticeably lower. Translation: buyers have not disappeared, but they are not rushing either.

That creates a market where sellers need to be honest, strategic, and willing to adjust quickly.

For sellers, three numbers matter right now:

How many showings are you getting each week?

How many showings does it typically take for homes like yours to go under contract?

How long are similar homes sitting before they sell?

Those numbers tell a story.

If a home is not getting showings, the market is saying something.

If it is getting showings but no offers, the market is also saying something.

If it has passed the typical days on market for the area, it may be time to stop hoping and start adjusting.

In today’s market, sellers usually have three realistic options:

1. Make a meaningful price adjustment.

Not a tiny “let’s see what happens” reduction. Buyers can smell that from three zip codes away. If the goal is to create new interest, the adjustment needs to matter.

2. Pause and reconsider timing.

For some sellers, pulling back and relisting closer to the early spring market may be the smarter move, especially if they are not under pressure to sell immediately.

3. Stay put for now.

If the seller cannot or will not price the home where the market is responding, waiting may be better than sitting active for months and slowly losing leverage.

The biggest mistake sellers can make right now is entering the market with spring expectations in a late-summer market.

Some homes are still moving quickly. In July, a solid share of detached homes went under contract during their first weekend, and some condos and townhomes moved within the first week. So yes, buyers are still acting.

But they are acting on homes that make sense.

The longer a home sits, the more negotiation enters the room. Price reductions, seller concessions, and buyer credits are no longer rare. They are part of the conversation.

For buyers, this market has created opportunities we have not seen in years.

Seller concessions may help with closing costs, permanent rate buydowns, prepaid expenses, or other affordability tools. In many cases, the smartest buyer is not just negotiating the price. They are negotiating the monthly payment.

That is where strategy matters.

At R Squared Realty Experts, we believe buyers and sellers deserve clarity, not guesswork.

The market is shifting. The data matters. The plan matters even more.

Know the numbers.

Understand the timing.

Price with purpose.

Negotiate with strategy.

That is how you make smart real estate decisions in the market we actually have.

08/13/2026

YOU’VE SAVED THE POSTS 🏡 . SCREENSHOTTED THE PROGRAMS. WATCHED THE HOME TOURS.
NOW WHAT?

At some point, researching has to turn into information you can actually use.

For most buyers, that means talking with a trusted lender and getting pre-approved.

Why? Because a real homebuying strategy should be built around your numbers, not assumptions.

A solid pre-approval conversation can help you understand:

💰 A realistic purchase price range
🏦 Which financing options may fit your situation
💵 How much cash you may need for the transaction
🎯 Whether you may qualify for available assistance programs
📈 What to work on if buying today doesn’t make sense yet

And that last one matters.

Not being ready today does not mean homeownership is off the table. It means you need a roadmap.

At R Squared Realty Experts, we don’t believe buyers should be pressured into houses before they understand the entire picture.

We help you prepare first, connect you with trusted lending professionals, understand the Colorado market you’re entering, and then guide you through each step when the time is right.

Because the goal isn’t simply to get keys.

It’s to make a smart decision you’ll still feel good about after closing.

If buying a Colorado home has been sitting in the “someday” category, send us READY. We’ll help you figure out what your first step actually needs to be.

R Squared Realty Experts
BUY • SELL • LOVE • COLORADO

08/03/2026

SUMMER IS FADING. BUYER URGENCY IS TOO.

Metro Denver has officially entered the second half of the 2026 selling season, and the market is becoming more selective by the week.

There is still activity. Buyers are still moving. Homes are still selling.

But buyers are comparing more carefully, negotiating with greater confidence, and taking fewer chances on homes that feel overpriced, underprepared, or poorly positioned.

The newest appreciation data reinforces something we say constantly at R Squared Realty Experts:

There is no single “Denver market.”

Performance can change dramatically by ZIP code, property type, price range, condition, and even neighborhood.

Detached single family homes and condos or townhomes should not be analyzed as one blended market. Separating the data gives homeowners and buyers a much clearer picture of what is actually happening around them.

Some luxury communities, including Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village, continue to show strong appreciation. Other areas that led the market during the frenzy of recent years are beginning to normalize.

That is not a crash. It is a market moving at a more measured pace.

Affordability remains the biggest pressure point. Higher monthly payments are limiting how quickly prices can rise, while many current homeowners remain reluctant to give up the low mortgage rates they already have.

Check out the comments below 👇 for more.

08/03/2026

Two neighboring Perry Park lots. Approximately 1.78 acres of iconic Colorado scenery.

Now offered separately on Country Club Drive in Larkspur:

📍 5819 Country Club Drive
$93,000 | 0.88 acres

📍 5855 Country Club Drive
$83,000 | 0.90 acres

Together, the two parcels represent approximately 1.78 acres with a combined current list price of $176,000.

Set near the 13th and 14th fairways of Perry Park Country Club, these neighboring homesites showcase the scenery that makes Perry Park one of southern Douglas County’s most distinctive foothills communities.

Think dramatic red rock formations, open meadow terrain, mountain views and a south facing setting near Spring Canyon. The locally recognized Sleeping Camel formation adds an unmistakable backdrop, while the neighborhood’s custom home character and larger parcels create a setting that feels distinctly Colorado.

Perry Park offers a lifestyle shaped by the outdoors - golf nearby, access to regional trails and open space, colorful foothill seasons and approximately 13-minute access to I-25 under normal conditions. Castle Rock and Monument are both within practical reach, yet the landscape feels far removed from conventional suburban development.

Interested in one lot - or the possibility of acquiring both? Reach out to Ryan DeGering at 303-257-8474 or by email at [email protected]

Exclusively listed by Ryan DeGering at R Squared Realty Experts.

🎥: Rocky Mountain Photography

08/02/2026

Colorado officially turned 150, and all of us at R Squared Realty Experts are proud to celebrate the state we are fortunate to call home.

Our iconic flag tells part of Colorado’s story: blue for our wide-open skies, white for our snow-covered mountains, red for the earth beneath us, and gold for the sunshine that reaches across our communities.

But Colorado’s real story lives in its people, neighborhoods, local businesses, landscapes, and the generations who have helped shape this extraordinary place.

Happy 150th birthday, Colorado. Here’s to honoring where we’ve been, caring for what we have, and building an even stronger future together.

What makes you proud to call Colorado home?

07/28/2026

☀️ THE SUMMER HEAT IS HERE. SO ARE THE PRICE REDUCTIONS. 🏡

Denver Metro real estate is sending a pretty clear message this summer:
The market will tolerate a lot. Overpricing isn't one of them.

We’re seeing more price reductions as buyers gain choices and become increasingly selective about where they spend their money.

But here’s where the headlines can get misleading.

There isn’t ONE Denver housing market right now.

Detached single-family homes continue to show more strength overall, while the condo and townhome market has shifted further in buyers’ favor. And even that doesn’t tell the whole story because conditions can change dramatically from one ZIP code to the next.

That’s why at R Squared Realty Experts we believe broad headlines should start the conversation, never make the decision.

07/19/2026

Your credit score plays a big role in your homebuying journey, so it’s important to be prepared 📝 ! Having a few key documents ready can make the mortgage process smoother and faster. Any of our agents are here to help you feel confident and informed every step of the way.

Thinking about buying soon? Let’s chat and make a plan!

📲 R Squared Realty Experts�Lisa Crumby, (720) 810-9669
Travis Davis, (720) 202-4419�Ryan DeGering, (303) 257-8474�Rudy Avila, (303) 809-6472�Randy Avila, (720) 935-0248

07/10/2026

JUST LISTED | 2671 S Xanadu Way Unit B, Aurora, CO 80014
Fresh on the open market today — welcome to a thoughtfully upgraded Heather Ridge townhome where comfort, function, and everyday convenience come together beautifully.

Offered at $315,000, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse features approximately 1,315 finished square feet, a two-level layout, and a setting that brings together upgraded interior spaces with practical everyday living.

Step inside and you’ll find inviting living spaces, a vaulted living room with a gas log fireplace, and a kitchen designed to stand out. The kitchen features upgraded cabinetry, custom pull-out drawer storage, and matching stainless steel appliances included — creating a space that feels both stylish and smart.

Additional highlights include replaced windows and sliding glass door by Power Windows with a transferable warranty, rear-facing tempered glass windows, a private detached garage, an additional exclusive-use parking space, and a large jetted tub with a shower wand for a relaxing everyday retreat.

Set in the Heather Ridge area, this home offers access to nearby conveniences, outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, transit options, and major routes throughout the Denver metro area. It’s the kind of home where thoughtful upgrades meet everyday livability — and where coming home can feel just right.
Now active and available for showings.

Schedule your private tour and come experience what makes this Aurora townhome such a compelling place to call home.

2671 S Xanadu Way Unit B | Aurora, CO 80014
2 Beds | 2 Baths | Approx. 1,315 Sq. Ft. | $315,000

We would love to show you our beautiful property. Please select your preferred date and time below. An agent will be in touch shortly to confirm your appointment.

07/09/2026

Some buyers wait for the perfect home to hit the market.

Amy and Robert saw the perfect home before it was even for sale and basically said, “Can we try for that one?”

And because we apparently enjoy turning real estate into a polite little heist, we said: challenge accepted.

This beautiful Cherry Creek home was not active. No sign in the yard. No shiny listing announcement. No “coming soon” countdown making everyone refresh Zillow like it owed them money.

Just a dream home, a ready buyer, and a very clear mission:

Find out if the sellers would consider selling.

Now, convincing someone to sell a home they were not publicly marketing is not exactly a casual “quick question.” It takes the right approach, the right terms, the right timing, and a whole lot of respect for everyone involved.

Having all cash certainly helped make this a unique and fun transaction, because let’s be honest, cash has a way of making conversations sound a little more interesting.

But what really made this special was the clarity, the trust, and the willingness from all sides to explore something outside the usual playbook.

Amy and Robert, congratulations on your stunning new Cherry Creek home. You had the vision, the courage to ask, and the patience to let the process unfold.

We are so excited for you both.

And to any buyers out there wondering if the right home has to already be listed:

Not always.

Sometimes the dream home is waiting quietly off market, minding its own business, until the right buyer comes along and says, “Actually, what about that one?”

07/06/2026

There is something incredibly special about helping first-time homebuyers.

Buying your first home comes with a lot of excitement, a lot of questions, and sometimes a lot of patience. We are so proud of these wonderful buyers for trusting the process and staying the course.

The best part! They walked into their new home with equity on day one - something that’s becoming increasingly rare in today’s market. What a fantastic way to begin their homeownership journey.

We have no doubt they’ll fill this house with love, laughter, and memories for years to come. Congratulations on your beautiful new home! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of such an exciting milestone. 🏡❤️