Craig Harcek - 8z Real Estate

09/04/2026

August market stats are in!

We are now on the back nine of the real estate cycle, with new listings, sales and prices decreasing. Inventory will follow suite as the existing inventory is absorbed heading into winter. If you've been waiting to buy your new home, then next few months provide excellent opportunities.

🏡 - Inventory is static, with 13,080 active listings. With fewer new listings coming to market, inventory will recede over the next few months.

💰 - Median sales price dropped again to $594,495. This should continue to decline as well as seller's look to move off from their homes and become more agreeable to price reductions.

📊 - New listings last month decreased by 10.2% Month over Month (MoM) to 4,893. Most sellers will wait until spring to list unless they have to move. There can be advantages to listing during low inventory months, though.

Year to date, our market has seen about 3.5% less sales compared to '25. We are in a correction period after the flurry of the early 2020's. Until rates decrease, this should be the norm going forward.

If you or someone you know are looking to buy or sell your next home, reach out and I'm happy to help!

https://craigharcek.8z.com/
(720) 938-7010

09/03/2026

Who wants to be my neighbor?

Than maybe this updated 4 bed / 4 bath home is the one for you!

With an attached 2 car garage, 3 fireplaces, w**e cellar, and home gym, this home is sure to impress!

If you or someone you know wants to be my neighbor, reach out, and I'm happy to help!

https://craigharcek.8z.com/
(720) 938-7010



Listing courtesy of Kathleen Staker / Banyan Real Estate LLC

https://craigharcek.8z.com/home-search/listings/6821824593230643019-351-Lafayette-St

Nestled in one of Denvers most coveted neighborhoods, this extraordinary 1907 Denver Country Club residence offers a seamless blend of classic turn- of the-century craftsmanship and thoughtful modern updates. Original millwork, unique parquet wood floors, fireplace mantels and beveled glass windows....

09/02/2026

Congratulations, Collin and Hayden, on the sale of your home!

I had helped Hayden and Collin buy their home several years ago, and as their family had grown, it was time to move on from their existing home.

We first connected about the sale last winter, and put a plan in place to best position the home for sale. They had some cosmetic repairs to make to the home, and then needed to declutter and stage the home for sale. Easier said than done with a small child, work, life, pets and a baby on the way!

Once the home was ready, we had photography and marketing get to work and launched the home sale. We had a lot of initial interest, but offers were elusive. We were often "in the top 3" for prospective buyers, but no offers came. We stuck with our strategy, and after some time, received our first offer.

It was quite a bit below our asking price, and we countered the buyers back with a more agreeable offer. Rather than continuing the negotiation, the buyer walked away. This was likely a blessing in disguise, as that buyer was unlikely to make it to closing.

After a price reduction, we again received an offer, and we were able to come to terms quickly. The buyer found some issues at inspection that we resolved and then closed the sale in just over 2 weeks!

Thank you, Collin and Hayden, for being amazing clients and trusting me to help guide you through the sale of your home. I'm grateful to be able to watch your family grow and look forward to helping you in the future!

If you or someone you know are looking for your next home, reach out, and I'm happy to help!

https://craigharcek.8z.com/
(720) 938-7010

09/01/2026

September is full across Colorado, from jazz in Vail and Labor Day weekend in Colorado Springs to Oktoberfest in Denver and longtime community events in Boulder, Buena Vista, South Metro, and Northern Colorado.

Save the dates and make the most of the first stretch of fall around the state.

https://craigharcek.8z.com/
(720) 938-7010

08/31/2026

Every door helps!

With these 5 new state funded affordable housing projects, we'll be adding more than 400 new affordable units to our housing stock in Denver.

When persistent inflation and elevated mortgage rates keep housing out of reach for many, we need to continue to find new housing solutions for all Denverites.

If you or someone you know are looking for an affordable housing solution, reach out, and I'm happy to help!

https://craigharcek.8z.com/
(720) 938-7010



https://denverite.com/2026/07/21/denver-five-state-funded-housing-projects/

The projects total more than 400 units of affordable housing.

08/28/2026

Home spa? Check.

Home theater? Check.

Home gym? Check.

Oversized garage for your Sprinter Van? Check.

That's just a few of the amazing features that you can see in person this Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at 1240 S. Elizabeth in the Cory-Merrill neighborhood! .

If you or someone you know are looking for your next home, reach out, and I'm happy to help!

https://craigharcek.8z.com/
(720) 938-7010

08/27/2026

Who wants to be my neighbor?

Then maybe this this newer 3 bed / 3 bath townhouse is the one for you!

With a roof top deck, 2 car garage, 1,500+ square feet of living space, and no HOA, this home covers all of the bases.

If you or someone you know wants to be my neighbor, reach out, and I'm happy to help!

https://craigharcek.8z.com/
(720) 938-7010



Listing courtesy of Monica Perez / Your Castle Real Estate Inc

https://craigharcek.8z.com/home-search/listings/6821149395082174701-34-S-Lincoln-St

Not directly on Lincoln Street, this modern duplex is tucked away at the back of the community, offering peace and privacy in the heart of the city. With its own gated entrance and private yard, this hidden gem gives you the best of both worlds-a quiet place to call home just steps from the energy o...

08/26/2026

Sometimes you need to invest in yourself and buy your first home!

Congratulations to my client for getting under contract on this updated 3 bed / 3 bath end unit townhouse.

If you or someone you know are looking for your next home, reach out, and I'm happy to help!

https://craigharcek.8z.com/
(720) 938-7010

08/25/2026

The first hints of fall are already appearing in Colorado's highest elevations. While most trees are still green, the aspens above 10,000 feet are beginning their annual transformation. The best color is still ahead, but the countdown has started.

https://craigharcek.8z.com/
(720) 938-7010

08/24/2026

I was already planning to shut down my sprinklers for the year before October, but now the city is going to mandate it citywide.

At this point, I think we need to start discussing alternative landscaping options for Denver.

I like a nice green lawn, but the amount of water we're putting into an aesthetic choice is not helping our regional water shortage.

If you or someone you know are looking for your next home or landscaping alternatives, reach out, and I'm happy to help!

https://craigharcek.8z.com/
(720) 938-7010



https://denverite.com/2026/08/21/denver-water-restrictions-fall-2026/

Hand-watering would still be allowed.