November wasn’t just about mashed potatoes, blockbuster movies, and a steady jobs report — it also delivered some pivotal updates in Denver’s housing market. As the real estate scene recalibrates and seasonal slowdowns take hold, the numbers paint a picture of a market finding its footing. With motivated sellers, concessions on the rise, and inventory playing catch-up, DMAR’s December 2024 Denver real estate market trends are setting the stage for what could be an interesting 2025.

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With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 0.5% and more interest rate reductions expected before the year ends, a potential mortgage rate drop could create opportunities for homebuyers. But, while lower rates may seem appealing, affordability challenges remain in today’s housing market.
Here’s what you need to know about how the Fed’s actions impact mortgage rate drops and what to expect in the coming months.

As strange as it is to say this time of year, the Denver real estate market cooled down a bit in June. Historically, home sale and purchase activity buzz as summer kicks off. But this year, [...]

There's no way around it. Housing is expensive these days. And deciding whether it's smarter to rent or buy a house is a complicated decision. You're probably wondering:

Which option is (at least a little) less expensive?
Can I even qualify to buy my own place?
How much down payment do I need to buy a house?

Well, the short answer is it depends. [...]

Last month, the Denver real estate market began its seasonal spring into action, despite Colorado's shifting economic landscape. April 2024 real estate trends reveal the lingering effects of Covid-era mortgage loan interest rates, the profound impact of inflationary pressures, and an expected seasonal upswing for April albeit a tamer early [...]

We're a quarter of the way into the year, and barely even a quarter of a percent down in interest rates. The dawn of 2024 brought optimism for lower rates and a revived housing market. But now that the sun's up and spring is in sight, it's becoming clear that rates might largely stay put at least for a [...]

After more than a year of consistent mortgage rate hikes, interest rates dropped by 0.25% in the second week of November. Along with the rate adjustment came an uptick in mortgage applications and maybe some light at the end of the home (un)affordability tunnel.

But wait, there's more to the story. The Denver Metro Association of Realtors released its November real estate market trends report, which captures data from October home sales and purchases in the [...]