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04/14/2026

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03/27/2026

Montrose County Market Update 📊

The numbers are telling an important story right now 👇

• New listings are down 📉
• Homes are taking longer to sell ⏳
• Sold properties are down 18%
• Prices have slightly adjusted

👉 What does this mean?
We are shifting into a more balanced market—buyers have more options, and pricing strategy matters more than ever.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, timing and positioning are everything right now.

📩 Send me a message if you want a custom analysis of your home or a breakdown of current opportunities in our market.

— Trent Buchanan
Associate Broker | Spirit Bear Realty

03/17/2026

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03/12/2026

📊 Colorado Real Estate Market Update – February 2026

The latest data from the Colorado Association of REALTORS shows some interesting shifts in the housing market across the state.

Here are a few key takeaways:

🏡 Median Home Prices
• All property types: $535,000 (↓ 1.8% year over year)
• Single-family homes: $560,000 (↓ 2.6%)
• Condos/Townhomes: $408,560 (↓ 0.4%)

📈 Market Activity
• Pending contracts: up 11.9%
• New listings: up 1.0%

⏳ Market Pace
• Average days on market: 80 days (up from 73 last year)

📉 Inventory & Pricing
• Months supply remains tight at 3.3 months
• Sellers are still receiving about 98.3% of their list price

👉 What this means:
The market is stabilizing. While prices have slightly softened, buyer activity is increasing and inventory remains relatively limited. This creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers who understand the current market dynamics.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing in Western Colorado real estate, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to provide insight or a quick market analysis.

📩 Message me anytime or call/text (970) 712-1142

The latest CAR Market Trends are now available.

Use statewide and regional data to strengthen your market conversations and guide clients with confidence.

View the report: https://coloradorealtors.com/2026/03/11/colorado-homebuyers-return-to-the-market-but-carefully/

02/21/2026

02/18/2026

5.0 ⭐ · Real estate agency in Montrose, Colorado

01/17/2026

Mortgage rates near 6% are drawing buyers back, with January offering an extra perk. Buyers of a 1,500-square-foot home could save about $23,000 compared with a May purchase, according to LendingTree.

Real estate agent Matt van Winkle of Compass says December and January often deliver the best prices, as motivated sellers and lighter competition give buyers an edge.

01/14/2026

2019: "I'm waiting for the market to crash."
2020: "Pandemic! See? I was right!"
2021: "Prices are insane. I'll wait."
2022: "Rates are too high. I'll wait."
2023: "Still too expensive."
2024: "New administration..."
2025: Still renting. Still waiting. Still wrong.

Meanwhile, the "panic buyers" of 2019?
They own homes worth $95k more.
They've built six years of equity.
They're not paying rent.

The crash you're waiting for?
Even if prices drop 15%, that's $417k → $354k.
Still $32k more than 2019.
You're still behind.

And when prices DO drop?
Every "patient" buyer floods the market.
That $354k house gets 15 offers.
Bidding war pushes it to $375k.
You waited six years to overpay anyway.

One of you is winning. Hint: Not you.

Every year you wait costs:

Appreciation you'll never recover
Equity you'll never build
Rent you'll never get back

12/02/2025

The avg. 30yr FRM decreases to 6.23% https://bit.ly/48pv1pp