"The market today is not a version of what once was; it’s a new ecosystem entirely. Interest rates, inventory and buyer behavior have shifted, but instead of chasing the nostalgia of 2019 or the frenzy of 2021, it’s time to ask, what does success look like right now? The environment remains challenging for sellers. The end-of-month inventory in October increased by 14.21 percent year-over-year, continuing the pattern of new listings outpacing demand. For buyers, this moderation in price growth creates a renewed window of opportunity. The Denver market has, in many ways, hit its “reset button.” We are experiencing the next chapter of Denver real estate."
Amanda Snitker
Chair of the DMAR Market Trends Committee | Denver REALTOR®
- LUXURY MARKET ($1,000,000+): "As the masks were removed, October appeared to be far less “scary” for the $1 million+ price range than expected. This market often feels like driving through fog—if you slam on the brakes, you’ll get rear-ended; if you speed up too fast, you can’t see what’s ahead. Slow and steady has been the trend until October. Selling a property in the fog is no easy task. Every mile has to be driven with precision to avoid a crash. Luckily, that fog is beginning to lift, creating opportunities for both buyers and sellers." - Andrew Abrams, DMAR Market Trends Committee Member & Denver REALTOR®
- SIGNATURE MARKET ($750,000 - $999,999): "The market’s cooling trend continues—both seasonally and annually—and we’re finally seeing some consistency emerging in the $750,000 to $999,999 price segment. Now is the time to set reasonable expectations. Buyers who understand their leverage should feel comfortable with today’s rates and prices, and sellers who are coached well will be able to capitalize on their equity!" - Heather O'Leary, DMAR Market Trends Committee Member & Denver REALTOR®.
- PREMIER MARKET ($500,000 - $749,999) "At the start of the year, optimism ran high. A new year and a presidential election season finally in the rearview mirror typically signals stabilizing economic policy and a calmer, more predictable real estate environment. Unfortunately, that has not been the case in 2025. The Denver Metro is neither pre-COVID nor post-COVID. It is stable and surprisingly resilient, yet navigating sustained economic disruption that is being most acutely felt in lower- and middle-income households. So how can buyers and sellers in this range make smart moves under such uncertain conditions? By focusing on the sure bets." - Michelle Schwinghammer, DMAR Market Trends Committee Member, and Denver REALTOR®.
*Remarks from Pages 14-15 of the October 2025 Market Trends Report from DMAR
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