Chicken Little, the Sky Is Not Falling – A Reality Check on Denver’s Housing Market
Lately, the headlines around Denver real estate have sounded downright apocalyptic. “Inventory Soars!” “Buyers Take the Wheel!” “Market Slows to a Crawl!” If you’ve read even one housing article this month, you’d think the sky was falling.
But let’s take a breath—and look at the actual numbers.
In the last 30 days alone, 6,051 homes in the Denver metro area went under contract. That’s not a stagnant market. That’s an active one.
Here’s the breakdown:
1,419 homes went under contract in 7 days or less
1,907 homes went under contract in 8–29 days
2,725 homes took more than 30 days
Yes, it’s taking longer to sell the “so-so” homes—the ones that don’t shine in photos, need updates, or are priced without strategy. But the homes that are clean, staged, and priced right? Those are still getting showings, offers, and even bidding wars. In other words: the cream still rises to the top.
What does this mean for agents and clients? It means education is everything.
✅ Sellers need to know what it takes to get top dollar in this market—from curb appeal to pricing strategy to presentation.
✅ Buyers need to understand the landscape too—if they’re going after the best of the best, they may be up against other offers. But if they’re open to homes that need a little TLC, there are great deals to be had.
This isn’t a crash. It’s a correction. It’s not a collapse. It’s a moment of clarity.
Yes, condos are struggling more than single-family homes. But the market isn’t broken—it’s just different from the fast-and-furious pace of the past few years. And that’s okay.
So no, Chicken Little. The sky isn’t falling.
It’s shifting—and smart agents who educate their clients and adapt their strategy will thrive.
~Tammy Deitz