In a sign that the market may be moving toward some normalization, both average & median sales price were down slightly over last month. Available inventory continued its steady & slow climb, with 10% more homes available to buyers over April. All segments remain competitive with a 105% close-to-list-price ratio; the luxury segment was most competitive at 107% (closing $101k over list).

Inventory continues to climb with the warmer weather as April ended with 44% more available listings than we saw at the end of March. Whilst most homes went under contract after 4 days, the overall average is 8 days, 3 days less than the March average & a full week less than February. The average sales price was up another $25k to $727k for all homes sold, yet the condo/MF segment remained flat at $495k (worth watching!).

The Denver real estate market heats up with the local weather, and kick-off is right after the Super Bowl. This year was no different for the Premier Market, with 1,887 homes closing in March and another 2,442 new homes being listed, up 28.98 percent and 42.56 percent over last month, respectively. For the year, inventory in this segment is now ahead of last year’s pace by 30.01 percent, another good sign as we head into peak season.

With Spring comes an influx of homes on the market – new listings were up 44% in March, month-end available inventory was up 81%. Still a strong seller’s market, most homes went under contract after the first weekend and closed on average $43k over list price. Average sales price in Denver Metro surged above $700k for the month, driven in part by a 69% increase in homes sold over $750k.

New listings and closings were both up slightly from last month, but down for the year overall when compared to this time last year. The 104.75% close-to-list price ratio was an all time high, and correlates to homes closing in February nearly $30k over list price. While interest rates have increased more rapidly than projected this year, the conflict in Ukraine is expected to lower them, at least in the short term.

New listings were up 31% over the previous month, but still much lower than the 70% increase we normally see from Dec to Jan. While sale prices were seasonally lower, buyer competition remained high, with homes closing on average $12.5k over list price (up $3k from Dec). Increased interest rates are lowering buying power, but with expected appreciation, that $500k home now may cost you north of $550k if you wait a year.

Annual home reviews matter. A home requires constant upkeep and care to maintain. As you look to make improvements, it helps to know the value of the updates you are making. Plus, having a pulse on your home’s value, will let you keep up your insurance coverage and potentially unlock opportunities through your equity. It can also save you money in the long run!

When evaluating the current Denver Metro real estate market, it is important to look beyond what you hear and even more important to be able to interpret what is happening. By watching and analyzing a few key metrics, you can navigate this market with confidence.

Highlights December saw another month of inventory declines as more homes went under contract (3,321) than there were new listings (2,652)Demand is at an all-time high with 63,684 homes sold in 2021, the highest number ever, while new listings for the year were down...

November saw another drop in inventory with continued seasonal decline expected, setting up for a competitive 2022