Highlights

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)

inside the numbers

5,445

homes closed

sales price breakdown

$714,495

average sale price for a home purchased during the month

$615,000

half of the homes sold were purchased for this amount or less

$36,000

average amount over list price for homes closed during the month

Average & median sales price were both down slightly, an indicator the market may finally be moving towards some normalization

6,810

new listings

new listings v. closed sales

by segment

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While down 1% from April overall, new listings outpaced closed homes across each segment, providing more options to buyers

5,725

homes under contract

days on market by segment

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Days on market was up a day to 9 days on average, the break-out by segment provides insight into how homes perform in each price bucket

10,014

total homes available

inventory movement

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By adding new listings to homes available at the end of April, it shows buyers had 10% more homes to choose from over last month

Data source: DMAR Real Estate Market Trends Report

The Denver Metro Area encompasses 11 counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, and Park.