Denver Evolution · Market Notes
Denver market notes for buyers, sellers, and investors who want practical reads on timing, pricing, inventory, and local strategy.
Development, Policy & Regulation
2026-09-29
10 min read
Chris Wedgwood on three metro projects adding homes without tearing everything down: Denver's keep-the-house zoning bonus, the old VA hospital conversion and Baseline's wee-Cottages.
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Investor & Small Multifamily
2026-08-19
7 min read
Denver rental math has been broken. Furnished 3–12 month leases may reopen a window for small multifamily investors and motivated sellers.
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Buyer Strategy
2026-08-17
7 min read
Colorado wildfire insurance is becoming part of property underwriting. What homebuyers should verify before committing to a house.
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Buyer Strategy
2026-08-14
8 min read
Chris Wedgwood on why Denver condo sales face growing friction after Aug. 3, 2026 — HOA project reviews, reserves, and financing risk beyond the rate.
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Denver Market Briefs
2026-08-07
8 min read
Chris Wedgwood explains why Denver buyers have less appetite for repair projects and how deferred maintenance costs sellers in the current market.
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Investor & Small Multifamily
2026-08-03
5 min read
Chris Wedgwood on why metro Denver apartment concessions look strong now, and why a thinner multifamily pipeline could close that window by 2027.
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Buyer Strategy
2026-07-29
5 min read
CHFA’s Schools To Home program can provide eligible Colorado public-school employees substantial down payment help, but the assistance and a share of appreciation must be repaid.
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Newsletter Archive
2026-07-15
2 min read
The July 2026 Real Estate Review covers Colorado housing-law changes, June Denver market conditions, mortgage rates, HOA reserves, insurance, rent-backs, and landlord paperwork.
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Development, Policy & Regulation
2026-07-06
8 min read
Chris Wedgwood breaks down the Colorado housing bills that matter most for Denver buyers, owners, landlords, and HOA buyers in 2026.
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Denver Market Briefs
2026-06-15
5 min read
Colorado's 2026 insurance law funds resilient-roof grants for homeowners in hail and wildfire areas, plus one self-help tool that did not make it.
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Investor & Small Multifamily
2026-06-15
6 min read
New 2026 Colorado rules for landlords and small-multifamily investors: screening, rent reporting, utility billing, plus where the Denver openings are.
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Denver Market Briefs
2026-06-15
5 min read
Denver buyers kept buying in the mid-6 percent range in 2026 instead of waiting for sub-6 rates. Here is what the spring market and the payment math show.
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Development, Policy & Regulation
2026-06-15
6 min read
What Colorado's 2026 housing session changed for homeowners, buyers, sellers, and landlords, with the bills that matter sorted by your situation.
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Market & Mortgage Report
2026-05-19
7 min read
Track Denver inventory signals with practical context for buyers and sellers deciding how to act in a changing local market.
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Move-Up Strategy
2026-05-12
6-7 minutes
Rates are softening, inventory is loosening, and prices have been flat for three years running. Here's the actual math on why Spring 2026 is the move-up window most Denver homeowners aren't seeing.
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Newsletter Archive
2026-05-12
2 min read
The May 2026 Real Estate Review covers Denver move-up buyer activity, April market stats, financing conditions, and two deeper blog reads on development and move-up math.
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Development, Policy & Regulation
2026-05-12
5-6 minutes
Denver City Council just extended Site Development Plan expirations by 36 months. Here's what an SDP is, why the City did it, and what it means for Denver's housing pipeline through 2028.
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Denver Market Briefs
2026-04-14
5 min read
Denver homeowners are facing inflated repair quotes. Learn why second opinions and trusted local contractors can protect your budget.
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Market & Mortgage Report
2026-03-06
3 min read
Track Denver's February 2026 housing shift as inventory jumps, rents soften, and buyers and sellers adjust to a more balanced market.
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Market & Mortgage Report
2026-03-06
3 min read
See how Denver mortgage rates near 6 percent could thaw buyer demand in 2026 and change pricing strategy for sellers entering the market.
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Investor & Small Multifamily
2026-03-06
3 min read
Compare short-term rental regulations in Jefferson and Douglas counties for 2026 and learn how rule changes affect investor strategy.
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Investor & Small Multifamily
2026-02-07
4 min read
Find Denver real estate investment opportunities in 2026 by following major infrastructure projects and buying during temporary disruption.
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Market & Mortgage Report
2026-02-07
6 min read
Review the February 2026 Denver real estate market report, including new listings, inventory, falling rents, and balanced-market signals.
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Denver Market Briefs
2026-02-07
4 min read
Learn why quality, pricing discipline, and realistic expectations are likely to matter most in the Denver real estate market in 2026.
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Market & Mortgage Report
2026-01-14
5 min read
Read the Denver real estate market forecast for 2026, with guidance on home prices, inventory, rates, and strategy for buyers and sellers.
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Denver Market Briefs
2026-01-14
4 min read
Use a Festina Lente strategy for Denver real estate in 2026, balancing urgency with patience as inventory, rates, and buyer behavior shift.
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Buyer Strategy
2026-01-14
4 min read
Understand why Colorado HVAC costs are rising in 2026 and how new rules may affect Denver homeowners, buyers, and renovation budgets.
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Development, Policy & Regulation
2025-12-11
5 min read
Prepare for Denver rental compliance changes in 2026, including junk-fee rules, security deposit updates, and higher license penalties.
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Buyer Strategy
2025-12-11
5 min read
Learn why the holiday season can create a calmer, more strategic window for buying a home in Denver before spring competition returns.
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Market & Mortgage Report
2025-12-11
10 min read
Analyze the Denver Metro real estate market in December 2025, including pricing, inventory, buyer behavior, and strategy for 2026.
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Market & Mortgage Report
2025-12-11
4 min read
Use the ghosts of Denver markets past, present, and future to understand pricing, inventory, and buyer confidence heading into 2026.
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Newsletter Archive
2025-11-20
9 min read
Review Denver housing trends for November 2025, including normalization, buyer leverage, luxury demand, mortgage context, and pricing strategy.
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Buyer Strategy
2025-11-11
5 min read
Cut through conflicting Denver market headlines with five practical truths about pricing, luxury demand, inventory, and buyer leverage in 2025.
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Investor & Small Multifamily
2025-11-08
4 min read
Apply the Lilly Pond investing lesson to Denver real estate and learn why compounding market shifts can create opportunity before it is obvious.
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Seller Strategy
2025-10-30
6 min read
Learn how to price a Denver home in 2025 as the market splits between well-priced listings and homes that sit after overreaching.
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Development, Policy & Regulation
2025-10-18
4 min read
Understand proposed Denver rental license fine increases and why landlords should tighten compliance before penalties become more costly.
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Newsletter Archive
2025-10-18
7 min read
Read the October 2025 Denver Real Estate Review for market insight on pricing, inventory, mortgage rates, and buyer strategy.
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Market & Mortgage Report
2025-10-15
8 min read
Explore four Denver real estate trends reshaping buyer demand, seller strategy, inventory, and neighborhood-level pricing decisions.
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Buyer Strategy
2025-09-18
7 min read
Explore the Wash Park historic home debate and what it teaches Denver renovators, investors, and homeowners about preservation and growth.
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Investor & Small Multifamily
2025-09-14
4 min read
See how Colorado's ADU law can help Denver rental owners add income, improve property value, and evaluate new investor opportunities.
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Newsletter Archive
2025-09-14
5 min read
Read the September 2025 Denver Real Estate Review for insight on assumable loans, market stagnation, and buyer and seller strategy.
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Denver Market Briefs
2025-08-10
5 min read
Decode rising Colorado energy costs and learn how policy, infrastructure, and utility bills affect Denver homeowners and buyers.
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Newsletter Archive
2025-08-07
5 min read
Read the August 2025 Denver Real Estate Review for boots-on-the-ground insight on price cuts, seller incentives, and buyer opportunity.
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Newsletter Archive
2025-07-06
5 min read
Read the July 2025 Denver Real Estate Review for insight on buyer leverage, bidding wars, price drops, mortgage rates, and market signals.
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Investor & Small Multifamily
2025-05-13
5 min read
Review the mid-2025 Denver rental market with landlord-focused insight on tenant options, pricing pressure, and strategic adjustments.
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Newsletter Archive
2025-05-06
5 min read
Get an on-the-ground Denver spring market update on rising listings, steady prices, buyer energy, and what sellers need to watch next.
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Market & Mortgage Report
2025-03-11
4 min read
Review early 2025 Denver Metro real estate trends, including inventory growth, changing demand, and what the shift means for buyers and sellers.
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Development, Policy & Regulation
2025-02-17
4 min read
Track Colorado housing bills landlords should watch in 2025, including proposals that could affect rentals, compliance, and investment strategy.
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Denver Market Briefs
2025-01-28
7 min read
Understand why Colorado home insurance costs are rising and how premiums can affect affordability, ownership costs, and real estate decisions.
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Development, Policy & Regulation
2025-01-04
2 min read
Review 2024 Colorado housing laws affecting landlords, including occupancy rules, ADUs, eviction changes, and planning steps for rental owners.
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