denver homebuyers seeing more choices on market at start of 2024

denver homebuyers seeing more choices on market at start of 2024

The number of homes on the market typically dips during the end of the year and starts to rebound in January ahead of peak spring season. This year, the housing market is showing signs of more optimism as sellers listed more homes than at the same time last year.

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the current state of colorado's real estate market

the current state of colorado's real estate market

The largest single factor continuing to impact Colorado’s housing market is the upward trend in interest rates, percentage points that have not been seen in for decades.

Colorado’s statewide housing sales report for September showed higher mortgage interest rates are complicating what is traditionally a slower buying and selling season, not only in the Denver metro area, but across the state, according to the Colorado Association of Realtors report.

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metro denver homes sales market volume dives 30% in a year

metro denver homes sales market volume dives 30% in a year

While May provided some bright spots for metro Denver’s home sales market — namely more new listings than April for buyers to choose from — the market still “feels off,” according to the Market Trends Report released by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors Saturday.

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CT sees historically low number of real estate listings, but some towns stand out

CT sees historically low number of real estate listings, but some towns stand out

Connecticut continued to see historically low listings of houses for sale in April, helping prolong a sellers market that is keeping prices above pre-pandemic levels — but with too few people putting their homes on the block, creating a continuing pinch for those looking to buy.

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housing market is shifting closer to favoring buyers

housing market is shifting closer to favoring buyers

The housing market moved further in the direction of buyers last month as the markets that cooled the fastest in response to quickly rising interest rates and home prices continued to moderate, according to the Knock Buyer-Seller Market Index released today. At the same time, many strongholds show no sign of slowing down and some are expected to gain momentum over the next year.

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connecticut’s Q3 market report shows prices holding steady, inventory down

connecticut’s Q3 market report shows prices holding steady, inventory down

The year-to-date Ridgefield real estate market is a mixed bag of results due to a lack of inventory. While we had a strong third quarter, the number of sales - and as a result - the overall sales volume, was down 24% and 19% respectively over the same time in 2021. However, the good news is that prices are holding steady.

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4 predictions for denver’s (cooling-off?) real estate market

4 predictions for denver’s (cooling-off?) real estate market

Waiting until prices plateau to buy won’t necessarily save you money though. “The more the bubble pops,” Gill says, “the higher the interest rates have gone. So your bottom-line expenses are either going to be the same or cost more if you don’t get into the market now.”

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denver’s real estate market could balance out for the first time in 16 years

denver’s real estate market could balance out for the first time in 16 years

“The market is entering a period of neutrality where the bullish ways of extreme markets make way for a stage of compromise, with buyers and sellers working together for a win-win experience,” wrote Levinson-Katz.

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colorado housing market becoming more buyer-friendly

colorado housing market becoming more buyer-friendly

According to CAR’s latest statistics:

  • Single family homes in Denver County are sitting on the market longer – about 18 days this month, compared to 11 in August 2021.

  • Last August, single family homes in Denver County sold for 102.4% of list price, compared to 99.1% this August…

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house prices haven’t dropped in denver — but the rate of the rise is slowing down.

house prices haven’t dropped in denver — but the rate of the rise is slowing down.

From this time last year, median house prices have risen 11.5%, to $723,750, in metro Denver metro, according to the latest Market Trends Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors. In normal times, that would be a hefty hike. But it’s nothing compared to recent years, when home prices have been rising around 20%, from one year to the next.

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here’s where the wealthiest connecticut residents moved in the pandemic

here’s where the wealthiest connecticut residents moved in the pandemic

In Connecticut, the wealthiest movers on average came from Fairfield County and moved to Palm Beach County, Fla. Palm Beach County is home to popular coastal cities like Palm Beach, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton. The data showed that 418 different families totaling 778 people filed their 2019 taxes in Fairfield County and their 2020 taxes in Palm Beach County. That means over $327 million in income moved from Connecticut down to Florida, making the average income per person just over $421,000.

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metro denver’s housing market starting second half of year on a cold note

metro denver’s housing market starting second half of year on a cold note

Big shifts are increasingly favoring buyers over sellers

A big chill continued to descend on metro Denver’s housing market last month as home sales fell sharply and the number of listings continued to soar, according to a monthly update from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

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ct offers up to $25,000 in homeowners' assistance to 1st-time home buyers in this city

ct offers up to $25,000 in homeowners' assistance to 1st-time home buyers in this city

A new state program in Connecticut is helping residents achieve their dreams of being first-time homebuyers by providing up to a $25,000 forgivable loan for down payment assistance in purchasing a home in Bridgeport.

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