Home appreciation in many Denver
area communities skyrocketed over the past eight years as severe
inventory shortages were being driven by extremely high buyer demand due to
historically low mortgage interest rates. Combined, they pushed housing
prices upwards in unimaginable ways! At one point during the frenzy between
2020-2022 ("the Covid years") it was common for listings to sell $10,000 to
$400,000 over the list price (...no that's not a typo) within days and
sometimes hours forcing buyers to be
extremely aggressive with their contract terms with offering things such as
"appraisal gaps", limited inspections or even waiving them (really bad
idea), non-refundable earnest money deposits, ultra-fast closings
between 14-21 days and offering sellers the flexibility to remain in the
home post-closing (rent-free) up to 60-days. It was truly unprecedented and
I hope we never experience this ever again. If you're curious about
current market conditions
and whether it's a good time to list/sell your home and what price you are
likely to get in 2026, let's schedule a no-obligation consultation to
over coffee (or beer) and I'll share more about Denver's fast-changing
market so you're prepared with all the right tools.
As of mid-February 2026, consumers are wondering if this is
a seller's market or a buyer's market? My answer is YES! Much of
what's currently happening is a combination of several dynamic factors so
consequently there's no way to answer this question without first knowing
what your housing goals and objectives are. It's a complicated real estate
market and more than ever you need someone to protect your interests. REMAX
Alliance offers full-service brokerage options designed
to help sellers maximize the equity in their property. We
help sellers throughout the Denver metro area including including Arvada,
Aurora,
Boulder,
Brighton, Broomfield, Castle
Rock, Denver,
Golden,
Highlands
Ranch,
Lakewood,
Littleton,
Parker,
Thornton,
Westminster,
Adams
County, Arapahoe
County, Denver
County, Douglas
County & Jefferson
County. If you're interested in having a candid conversation to learn
more about how this ever-changing market impacts your ability to sell, give
me a call at 303/520.3179.
