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.

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.

DMAR’s September 2024 Denver Metro Real Estate Market Trends couldn’t have come at a better time. Every real estate agent, mortgage professional, house hunter, hopeful refinancer, and their mothers are looking to the Fed meeting planned for next week. Will they reduce the federal funds rate? If so, will the change affect home loan interest rates too? (That would require the 10-year treasury yield to follow suit first.) 

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. [...]

The May 2024 Denver real estate market trends are in. And spring is really starting to pop. The boost in housing market activity we expected last month might have just been on a bit of a delay. (Hopeful) homeowners are sick of the waiting game and the Fed finally fessed up about its rate [...]

Over the last few years, (un)affordability has created pent-up demand across the entire country. Like last-minute shoppers clamoring at the window of the only toy store in town on the morning of Christmas Eve, hopeful [...]