07/13/2026
🚨 Denver Metro Housing Market Update | July 2026 🏡
Wondering if it's a good time to buy or sell in Denver? Here's what the latest numbers are telling us.
📊 The Bottom Line: The market has shifted into a balanced market—which means opportunities exist for both buyers and sellers, but strategy matters more than ever.
📈 Market Snapshot
✅ Median Home Price: $614,000 (+1% from last year)
✅ Homes are selling in about 19 days
✅ Inventory sits around 12,500 active listings
✅ Most homes are selling for 99-100% of asking price
This isn't the frenzy of 2021, but it's also far from a buyer's market.
🏠 If You're Buying...
• More homes to choose from than we've seen in years.
• You have room to negotiate—especially on condos and homes that have been sitting.
• Mortgage rates around 6.5% still impact affordability, so getting pre-approved is critical.
• Well-priced homes in desirable neighborhoods are still moving quickly.
💰 If You're Selling...
The good news is buyers are still buying.
The key?
✔️ Price correctly from Day One.
✔️ Make your home move-in ready.
✔️ Work with someone who understands your neighborhood—not just the overall market.
Homes that are priced well are still receiving strong offers.
📍 Neighborhood Highlights
🏡 Cherry Creek continues to command premium prices.
🏙️ Downtown condo buyers have more negotiating power.
🌳 Central Park remains one of the strongest suburban markets with steady demand.
📉 What's Driving the Market?
• Mortgage rates remain the biggest factor.
• Denver's economy is strong with unemployment around 3.6%.
• Population growth has slowed, but demand remains healthy.
• More new construction is helping increase inventory.
My Take
This isn't a market where you can simply "throw a sign in the yard" or expect every listing to sell in a weekend.
It's also not a market where buyers should sit on the sidelines waiting for prices to crash.
It's a market that rewards preparation, smart pricing, strong negotiation, and local expertise.
Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing, or investing, having a strategy matters more today than it has in years.
If you've been wondering what your home is worth—or what buying looks like in today's market—I'd be happy to help you create a plan with zero pressure.
📩 Send me a message anytime.
