Gail Mark - MARK Realty

08/12/2026

July brought a meaningful shift in the Denver Metro housing market, with home prices continuing to rise while overall activity slowed.
Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update
July 2026

July brought a meaningful shift in the Denver Metro housing market, with home prices continuing to rise while overall activity slowed.
🏠 For-Sale Market

Year over year:

3,669 homes closed, down 2%
$605,000 median closed price, up 3%
Homes sold in a median of 22 days, 4 days faster than July 2025
5,450 new listings, up 2%
3,440 pending listings, down 3%
Active inventory declined 4%, with 15 weeks of supply

The takeaway: Well-priced, well-positioned homes are still attracting buyers quickly, even as overall transaction volume softens.

Month over month: July saw a broader slowdown following June. Closed listings fell 9%, median prices dipped 2%, new listings decreased 5%, and pending listings dropped 6%. Median Days in MLS increased to 22 days, marking the third consecutive monthly increase.
🏢 Denver Metro Rental Market

Rental pricing remained resilient even as leasing activity softened:

303 properties leased, down 11% year over year
$2,850 median leased price, up 2%
Median Days in MLS held steady at 30 days
Price per bedroom decreased 1% to $1,005
Price per square foot decreased 2% to $1.74

Bottom line: July's data points to a market where prices remain relatively strong, but buyers and renters are becoming more selective. For sellers and landlords, accurate pricing and strong positioning remain especially important.

Thinking about buying or selling?
Every neighborhood is different, and your home's value depends on much more than the overall market. If you're curious about what your home is worth or would like to discuss your real estate goals, I'd be happy to help.

📞 Call or text me today for a complimentary home value analysis or to discuss your next move!

08/04/2026

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07/07/2026

June 2026 Housing Market Reports
Year-Over-Year Insights
The Denver Metro housing market remained balanced in June, with only modest year-over-year changes across most key metrics. Closed listings held even with last year at 4,024 homes sold, while median home prices increased 1% year over year to $614,000, highlighting continued stability in home values.
Homes spent a median of 19 days on the market, unchanged from June 2025. This consistency reflects a market where buyers continue to move at a measured pace while sellers who price competitively are still finding success.
Seller activity softened slightly, with new listings decreasing 3% year over year to 5,754 properties. At the same time, pending listings rose 2% to 3,867, indicating that buyers continue to engage with the market despite fewer homes entering it.
Active inventory declined 9% from last year to 12,508 listings, representing approximately 13 weeks of inventory. While buyers continue to have a healthy selection of homes to choose from, the slight decrease in inventory suggests available listings are being absorbed at a steady pace. Gross sales volume also increased 1% year over year, reflecting the market’s continued stability.
Month-Over-Month Insights
As the market transitioned from the busy spring season into summer, June brought only modest changes from May, reinforcing the overall stability of the Denver Metro housing market. Closed listings dipped just 1% month over month, while the median home price remained unchanged at $614,000, indicating continued confidence in pricing across the region.
Homes took slightly longer to sell, with median Days in MLS increasing by three days to 19. While buyers are taking a bit more time to evaluate their options, the increase remains modest and reflects a healthy, balanced pace rather than a significant slowdown.
Seller activity eased as new listings declined 4% from May. Pending listings also decreased 3% month over month, a typical seasonal adjustment as the market moved into summer. Overall, buyer and seller activity continued to normalize following the peak spring selling season.

07/04/2026

8 Things Home Stagers Always Remove Before A House Hits The Market
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Key Takeaways
• Clear out personal items like photos and documents to help buyers imagine themselves in the space.
• Remove excess furniture and clutter to make rooms feel larger and highlight square footage.
• Declutter cabinets, closets, and outdoor areas to create a clean, inviting first impression.
Your home may have the most charming character and the best bones, but if it’s cluttered with stuff, it’s possible a buyer won’t even notice or care. That’s why sellers pay professionals like Lynne Rhea, certified home stager and founder of Mombo Interiors in Austin, Texas, to help them. Not in your budget? Not a problem. To help you DIY the home staging process, Rhea spilled the top eight things she and her team always remove before a showing or open house.
Unnecessary Kitchen and Bathroom Items
“We like cabinets and drawers to be tidy and two-thirds full, showing a buyer how much is in there and how much space is left,” Rhea explains. She recommends purging “gimme” cups, mismatched lids, old cosmetics, etc., and pre-packing any items you won’t need for the next 90 days.
Seasonal Clothing and Decor
If it's summer, there’s no reason to stuff the hall closet with winter coats. And if it’s spring, the tubs of Halloween decor you typically stack in your guest bedroom aren’t necessary either. These bulky things can easily be stashed somewhere else once showings start, and you won’t miss them at all.
Personal Items
Political merch, religious decor, important documents, anything with your name on it—Rhea says it should all go. “You want a buyer to envision themselves here and not wonder about you,” she explains. “I especially remind people about wedding photos or kids photos—the buyer coming through may be divorced, suffering a loss, or simply experiencing a different life than yours.”
Unnecessary Children’s Items
Kids have a lot of stuff, and even though it seems like it, not everything is necessary. Whether it’s clothes from your oldest that don’t quite fit your youngest or toys that aren’t getting a lot of love right now, all buyers are going to see is clutter. You’ll be amazed at how much space you get back, and maybe even inspired to donate some of it.
Extra Furniture
When you’re trying to sell a home, less furniture really is more. “Remember, you’re selling square footage and want spaces to look large,” Rhea says. That’s why she takes away anything that impedes flow, is repetitive (how many armchairs does one living room need?), or makes a space overly multipurpose.
Exterior Clutter
The exterior is a buyer’s first impression of your home, and if it’s not a positive one, there’s a good chance they’re not going to feel excited about the interior. From lawn equipment and dead plants to yard signs and outdoor toys, there are a lot of things that can compromise curb appeal. (Bonus points if you can have your lawn mowed and plants pruned before your next open house!)
Anything That Will Be Donated
If there’s anything in your home that doesn’t add value, you might as well get rid of it now. “When a seller’s furniture is worn, I ask if they’re taking it with them to their new home, and they often say no,” Rhea explains. “If you don’t see the value, neither will a buyer, and it can actually deter them from seeing value in other areas.”
Pet Items
Big crates in the corner of your bedroom and litter boxes hiding in the bathroom should find another place for showings. In addition to adding visual clutter, your pet’s belongings usually don’t smell the best. Plus, if a potential buyer has allergies, they might be discouraged from putting in an offer.

06/05/2026

The Denver Metro housing market remained stable throughout May, with steady buyer demand continuing to support home values despite fewer new listings entering the market.

Key highlights include:

🏡 Median Home Price: $615,000, up 3% from May 2025

📈 Pending Sales: Increased 5% year over year, showing buyers are still actively purchasing homes

📉 New Listings: Down 18% from last year, resulting in a tighter supply of available homes

⏱️ Days on Market: Homes averaged 16 days on the MLS, just 2 days longer than a year ago

📦 Inventory: Approximately 13 weeks of inventory, indicating a balanced market

While the number of homes sold declined slightly compared to last year, well-priced homes continue to attract buyers and go under contract at a healthy pace. Buyers are taking a little more time to evaluate their options, making strategic pricing and strong presentation more important than ever for sellers.

As we move into summer, the market remains balanced, with steady demand, moderate inventory levels, and continued price appreciation.

If you're curious about your home's current value or would like to discuss your buying or selling plans, I'd be happy to help.

05/17/2026

Here is a recap from an article from the Colorado Eagle Examiner put out by First American Title.
"There was a time when Denver's real estate market moved with the seasons. Prices climbed each spring, peaked between April and June, then eased into fall. That predictability has quietly faded. Over the past three years, the Denver Metro market has settled into something much more consistent and far less dramatic.
Median sale prices have followed a remarkably flat path, hovering in a narrow band month after month, season after season. April 2026 continued that pattern: a median close price of $605,000, nearly identical to April 2025 at $604,000 and April 2024 at $602,000. Sales volume has followed suit, with closed transactions holding relatively steady year-over-year. This isn't a market surging into spring or pulling back into winter—it's a market that has found a tempo of its own, one that is no longer guided by the human behavior of the seasons.
On the pricing side, the consistency is striking. The median close price of $605,000 sits within an extraordinarily narrow range of where it has been every April for three consecutive years, a band that would have seemed impossibly tight during the volatile years that preceded it.
The steadiness is actually good news for buyers. More inventory means more time to evaluate options thoughtfully. Well-priced homes still move quickly and attract competition. Sellers, meanwhile, should resist the temptation to test the market with aspirational pricing. The data is consistent, and buyers know it.

07/31/2025

Need some ideas for summer fun? Try a few of these:

See a movie at the drive-in
Play miniature golf
Take a last-minute road trip
Give yourself (or treat yourself to) a pedicure
Get caught in a rainstorm
Nap in a hammock
Watch the sunset
Have a picnic in the park
Plant wildflowers
Go camping
Go for a hike
Seek out birds and butterflies
Roast marshmallows and make s'mores
Make lemonade from scratch
Grill your dinner
Drink a frozen cocktail
Visit with family or friends
Go to a beach
Start a garden
Go fishing
Enjoy a BBQ
Visit a farmer's market
Walk barefoot through the grass.

What other fun summer activities can you think of??

07/11/2025

The Denver Metro housing market remained steady in June. Closed listings increased by 5%, and pending listings were up 6%, both pointing to strong buyer activity. The median closed price rose slightly by 2%, indicating continued, if modest, home value appreciation.

Sellers responded by bringing new inventory to the market with the number of new listings up 3% compared to last June. Setting seller expectations and pricing homes accurately will be crucial in this market as homes are spending six days longer in the MLS than in 2024. Additionally, the original list to closed price ratio dipped to 98.1%, down 1% from last year.

These shifts suggest buyers have gained some leverage, with slightly more room to negotiate and more time to make decisions. Most notably, active inventory has surged 34%, significantly expanding buyer choice and increasing market competition among sellers. Overall, the market continues to favor well-prepared sellers, while offering buyers more opportunity and flexibility than in recent years.

06/21/2025

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