Joshua Jones - Your Denver Realtor

10/22/2026

Mortgage rates stopped climbing last week. They didn't come down either. They just sat there at 7.40%.

If you've been refreshing rate headlines waiting for relief, that pause matters, because it changes the question. It's not "how high will rates go?" anymore. It's "what do I do if they stay right here?"

A few things I covered in this week's post: Let's run the numbers. On a $520,000 loan (a median Denver detached home with 20% down), going from last year's 6.27% to 7.40% adds about $390 a month in principal and interest. That's close to $57,000 less buying power for the same monthly payment.

👉🏻 Not all of it is bad news. Denver had more active listings this September than any September since 2011, and closed sales were down more than 21%. More homes and fewer buyers means leverage.

👉🏻 Ask about a rate buydown, not just a price cut. Depending on the numbers, seller or builder money toward your rate can do more for your monthly budget.

👉🏻 Sellers: buyers are doing payment math on every listing. Pricing right from day one matters more now than it did in the spring.

And a lot of people still think the Fed sets mortgage rates. It doesn't. I explain what actually drives them in the post.

Swipe through for the breakdown, and read the full blog post on my website (Link in Bio).

If you want to see what today's rates actually mean for your situation, I'm happy to talk it through. No giant sales pitch.

10/21/2026

Denver is about to get a huge $70 million park — and it's going to be the city's largest in over a century.

We're talking about Park Hill Park in Northeast Denver. The 155-acre property opened for limited walk-in use in late 2025, but the city's now planning its full transformation using that $70 million bond.

To design it, the city selected the world-class firm behind Brooklyn Bridge Park. The contract still needs City Council approval, but the firm's founder is already planning to personally commit 20% of his working time to it.

So what's actually proposed to go inside? Early concepts include sports fields, a destination playground, an off-leash dog park, and saving the old clubhouse as a community hub.

But they're also designing specifically for Colorado's dry climate. Plans call for cleaning 100% of stormwater on site and using drought-resistant native plants so it doesn't become a water hog.

The city's target is to finish designs in 2027, start construction in June 2028, and open the fully built park in 2029.

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10/20/2026

Picky buyers with a lot of questions are some of my favorite clients. Questions mean you’re paying attention, and that’s how good decisions get made.

A big thank you to my Wheat Ridge buyer for trusting me with your home search and for taking the time to leave this review. “Cool as a cucumber” might be the best compliment I’ve gotten all year.

Know someone thinking about buying in the Denver metro? I’m always happy to be a resource, questions and all.

10/19/2026

Thornton is getting a huge 800-acre neighborhood, and the first phase is built entirely around 22 distinct pocket parks — complete with its own pool and walking trails.

They've already finished nearly 1,000 home lots in this first part, and they've got about 40 homes available or coming soon. Two builders are putting up everything from 1,100-square-foot townhomes to huge single-family houses, with prices starting at $339,900 and going up past $700,000.

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Instead of squeezing houses right next to each other, it's a garden-inspired master-planned community built around 22 distinct pocket parks. And it's got planned amenities like a recreation center with a pool, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and walking trails that'll connect to the Todd Creek trail system. Since it's the very first phase, the earliest buyers are getting the best choice of lots before they build out the rest of the land.

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10/16/2026

A massive new 900-acre neighborhood is coming to southeast Aurora with its own private 18-hole golf course and miles of scenic trails.

This project almost didn't happen because of a legal fight over water. The developer fought the city in court over water rights, and right after they settled, Aurora banned all future golf courses. That means this is the very last golf community Aurora will ever get.

They're planning more than 1,600 homes here, from paired homes up to 1-acre estate lots. Early prices are expected to start in the $600,000s and go over $2 million, but nothing's built yet. Sales won't start until early 2028.

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When you live here, your neighborhood trails will connect directly to the Cherry Creek Trail. That means you can bike from your front door all the way to Cherry Creek Reservoir without ever sharing the road with cars. They're only taking names for the early interest list right now.

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10/15/2026

Are Denver condos a good buy right now? For the right buyer and the right property, I think they deserve a serious look.

But I wouldn't buy one simply because the price has dropped.

You're buying the unit AND buying into an association. HOA dues, reserves, upcoming repairs, special assessments and financing can change whether that “bargain” actually makes sense.

And the lowest HOA payment isn't automatically the best one. I'd rather know what it covers and whether the association is preparing for future expenses.

I put together a guide to the opportunities, the questions worth asking and how to look at the whole deal:

https://yourdenverrealtor.com/blog/are-denver-condos-a-good-buy-2026

Considering a condo or townhome? Reach out. We can talk through the numbers and the HOA without turning it into a giant sales pitch.

Are Denver condos a good buy in 2026? Explore falling median prices, HOA fees, financing risks, and buyer negotiating opportunities.

10/14/2026

Denver is now the only place in America where you can see the actual stage outfits from Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Cher.

The Denver Art Museum just opened a huge show called DIVA, with nearly 250 historic objects and 58 famous costumes. It toured London, Rotterdam, and Melbourne before landing here.

So how'd we lock this down?

The museum's leadership actually flew to London to pitch the creators, making Denver the exclusive American stop.

But they didn't just bring the European show over. They added 50 extra objects specifically for Denver.

This includes a display for Mexican star María Félix that exists nowhere else, and a look at Taylor Swift—whose recent tour brought an estimated $140 million to our city.

You'll see Rihanna's crystal-covered 2018 Met Gala outfit, Taylor's custom Versace bodysuit, and a huge tribute to Cher.

It's open on Level 2 of the metallic Hamilton Building downtown through January 31, 2027.

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10/12/2026

Denver is getting a huge, free-to-enter Munich-style Oktoberfest this October.

It's running October 16th to 18th and 22nd to 25th at the National Western Center's brand-new Main Campus Plaza, which just opened in January 2026. General admission's completely free, though you'll pay extra for food, b**r, and $15 parking.

They're also setting up an approximately 110-foot observation wheel, and the scheduled opening ceremony even features a blessing by Lakota elder Doug Good Feather alongside an expected visiting delegation from Germany.

So why does a new local festival have this much official international backing?

In November 2024, the mayors of Denver and Munich signed an economic partnership to connect both cities. The nonprofit running this event, the Bavarian Guild, built the festival to bring that relationship directly to the public.

But this event is only one piece of the partnership.

The Colorado Symphony recently started an artistic exchange with a Munich-based orchestra, Munich Airport's academy is adding training modules to a CU Denver graduate program, and organizers plan to bring the festival back in 2027.

I'm Joshua Jones, Your Denver REALTOR®. Follow for more local updates like this.

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10/10/2026

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A 1910 Park Hill brick bungalow, taken down to the studs and reimagined for modern living.

• Soaring ceilings with exposed beams and Colorado sunlight pouring in
• Showpiece kitchen with custom cabinetry, oversized island, and Café and KitchenAid appliances
• Designer touches like hand-troweled wall texture and Porcelanosa tile
• Fully finished basement flexible for guests, an office, or a gym
• Spacious back and side yards with a concrete patio and detached two-car garage

Listing agent: Shurie Fletcher

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10/09/2026

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This 2025 modern farmhouse in Denver's University/Platt Park comes with its own detached income-producing ADU above the garage.

• Fully equipped 500 sq ft ADU with private entrance, kitchen, and laundry
• Gourmet kitchen with Thermador appliances and a waterfall-edge quartz island
• Spa-style primary bath with steam shower, soaking tub, and glass wet room
• 10' ceilings, solid oak floors, and floating staircases with steel railings
• Three outdoor spaces, mature trees, and a patio wired for a hot tub

Seller financing available at 5.5%.

Listing agent: (Jonathon Sakalas)

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