The Real Estate Review column

Boots on the Ground

Chris Wedgwood's monthly Boots on the Ground column from The Real Estate Review: what is actually happening in Denver real estate, from someone in the field.

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Denver Market Briefs

2026-08-07

8 min read

Move-In-Ready Has Its Own Price Tier

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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Development, Policy & Regulation

2026-07-06

8 min read

The Colorado Legislature Accidentally Told Us What to Watch Next

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

They Told You Rates Had to Drop. Denver Buyers Moved Anyway.

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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Move-Up Strategy

2026-05-12

6-7 minutes

Spring 2026: The Case for Actually Doing Something This Year

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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Denver Market Briefs

2026-04-14

5 min read

The Hidden Cost Crisis: Why Denver Homeowners Are Overpaying for Home Repairs

Denver homeowners are facing inflated repair quotes. Learn why second opinions and trusted local contractors can protect your budget.

Denver homes and small multifamily buildings in late winter light as buyers return to the market.

Market & Mortgage Report

2026-03-06

3 min read

Denver Mortgage Rates 2026: Why Sub-6% is Thawing the Market

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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Denver Market Briefs

2026-02-07

4 min read

Navigating the Denver Real Estate Market: Why Quality Wins in 2026

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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Denver Market Briefs

2026-01-14

4 min read

Festina Lente: A Strategy for the 2026 Denver Real Estate Market

Use a Festina Lente strategy for Denver real estate in 2026, balancing urgency with patience as inventory, rates, and buyer behavior shift.

Denver homes in three subtle winter holiday moods, suggesting past, present, and future market conditions.

Market & Mortgage Report

2025-12-11

4 min read

Denver Real Estate Market Update: A Tale of Three Christmas Spirits

Use the ghosts of Denver markets past, present, and future to understand pricing, inventory, and buyer confidence heading into 2026.

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Market & Mortgage Report

2025-10-15

8 min read

Diverging Paths: 4 Surprising Trends Redefining the Denver Real Estate Market

Explore four Denver real estate trends reshaping buyer demand, seller strategy, inventory, and neighborhood-level pricing decisions.

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Denver Market Briefs

2025-08-10

5 min read

Rising Energy Costs in Colorado: Decoding Your Utility Bill

Decode rising Colorado energy costs and learn how policy, infrastructure, and utility bills affect Denver homeowners and buyers.

Denver homes and small multifamily buildings in late-winter light with the skyline and mountains beyond.

Market & Mortgage Report

2025-03-11

4 min read

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update: Early 2025

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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Denver Market Briefs

2025-01-28

7 min read

Rising Home Insurance Costs in Colorado: What You Need to Know

Understand why Colorado home insurance costs are rising and how premiums can affect affordability, ownership costs, and real estate decisions.