
Real Estate Vocabulary – Equity
The real estate market is always shifting, and as we watch these changes unfold, it is essential to understand how they can affect you. Understanding how your equity can change and is influenced by the market can help you plan

July Market Update 2023
Amid persisting interest rates and rising average days in the MLS, the Denver market still shows signs of strength and tenacity. Inventory was slightly elevated this month at 6,299 homes for sale, a 3.76% increase from last month. Median home

June 2023 Market Update
The Denver real estate market is undergoing a period of adjustment as buyers face continued rate increases and sellers manage the higher expectations of buyers. The height of summer often marks the beginning of a slower season in Denver as

May 2023 Market Update
The Denver real estate market showcases resilience and adaptability as the summer season unfolds, despite mortgage rates ticking above 7% and limited inventory challenges. While the market may feel slightly different, buyers and sellers remain optimistic and committed to navigating

April 2023 Market Update
The Denver metro market continues to experience limited inventory as the spring selling season picks up. Average days on the market was down 21.62% to 29 days, and the average home price was up to 2.56% to $682,061. These positive

2023 Property Tax Valuations
Many homeowners in Colorado were surprised when they received their property tax valuation notices this spring. Denver County saw an average increase of 33%, while Douglas County experienced a 47% increase. The median increase in the state was 40%. These

March 2023 Market Update
The end of March marks the beginning of spring for the Denver Metro market, so where do we stand? At month’s end, listings were up 19.53%, and closed homes were up 32.29% month over month. This increased activity has brought

February 2023 Market Update
After a chilly January, February in Denver saw both the weather and the market heat up. While mortgage rates remain a significant factor, homes are still selling as rates change. Higher rates have trained buyers to be incredibly discerning, but

January 2023 Market Update
January in Denver, we saw many classic signs of the real estate market reawakening, with new listings up 65.20% and pending listings up 50.61%. Still, those worried about a runaway seller’s market have some hope. Considering year-over-year data, January was

2022 Market Update
The Denver real estate market in 2022 told two contrasting stories; the late winter and spring had continued the frenetic and competitive pace of the last two years in response to historically low-interest rates. Buyers often waived all or some

November 2022 Market Update
Even as buyers and sellers continue to have confidence in the value of Denver homes, inventory and interest rates have undeniable influences. The economic shifts in 2022 completely upended the pace of the Denver market. Inventory jumped 178.16% from 2,248

Colorado Gives Day
This year Colorado Gives Day is more than just the day, from now until December 6th all gifts made through their website will be amplified through a $1.4 million incentive fund. The event has raised over $362 million since its

October 2022 Market Update
The current marketplace is giving buyers what was basically unheard of in the last couple of years; time. This fall, we are feeling the seasonality of the Denver market like we haven’t since 2019. By considering both the month-to-month, and

September 2022 Market Update
The Denver market is a classic example of supply and demand. After years of unsustainable demand, interest rates have made many buyers take pause. The pause means there are 7,683 active listings in Denver with an average of 26 days

August 2022 Market Update
In what felt like a blink of an eye, we find ourselves on the fall side of summer. As with many Augusts, we saw a seasonal shift in the Denver Metro market in addition to rising interest rates. Inventory is

July 2022 Market Update
It is important to differentiate between a recession and a slow down in the real estate market. While inventory is up 21.5% from June and 81% from July 2021. Active listings are still 21% lower than in 2019. Interestingly enough

Generator Development Update Summer 2022
The development team at Generator has had a busy summer. One of the huge benefits of being a small but powerful team like Generator is that we can play many different roles in a development opportunity. There have been many

Classic Denver Home Styles
Look out your window just about anywhere in Denver and you’ll see signs of new construction; cranes, fencing, and dumpsters are dotting the skylines and city streets. This makes now a great time to reflect on the classic architectural styles

June 2022 Market Update
June brought what we’ve all been waiting for, inventory. Active inventory ticked over 6,000 units and for the first time since June of 2020, there is more than one month’s inventory available. Denver is still a ways off from being

Market Update May 2022
May in the Denver market brought an increase of average days on market, a slight dip in average closed price, and a jump of almost 14% in inventory. While these are all signs of the market moving toward becoming more

Downtown Denver Development Update
Denver is a constantly evolving city, but after construction slowed in 2020, we got used to seeing far fewer cranes as part of the Denver skyline. These days, the tide seems to be changing. Upper Downtown, an area that has

April 2022 Market Update
Spring is in full swing in Denver and while April saw a 44.26% uptick in inventory, it was quickly snapped up by eager Denver buyers. The average property was on the market for just 8 days in April. 6,881 new

March 2022 Market Update
While March finally saw an uptick in inventory, continued demand has finally pushed average home prices over $700,000 to $705,812 in the Denver Metro area. Month-end inventory was up 81%. This number sounds impressive, but resulted in only 995 more

Popup Denver: Reactivating the 16th Street Mall
This week, Denver Mayor, Michael Hancock announced the first 5 entrepreneurs taking part in the Popup Denver Program. The Popup Denver program is the result of a partnership with the Economic Development & Opportunity office and the Downtown Denver Partnership. When

February 2022 Market Update
As we look back at the statistics for February, inventory and demand continue to plague buyers in the Denver market. To give a better picture of the inventory situation, consider that the record-high for February was in 2006 with 25,484,