metro denver’s housing market revs up as affordability improves

metro denver’s housing market revs up as affordability improves

The warm kiss of 30-year mortgage rates below 6% in February appears to have awakened metro Denver’s housing market from its deep slumber.

The number of home and condo sales in metro Denver last month shot up nearly 30% from January to 2,629, according to a monthly update from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

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home values drop in denver, delistings climb, yet real estate experts stress housing market isn't crashing

home values drop in denver, delistings climb, yet real estate experts stress housing market isn't crashing

Housing prices are down and delistings are up, raising concerns in Denver that the housing market may be headed for a crash.

"The Denver market is not crashing at all," said Libby Levinson-Katz, a market trends committee member with the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

Levinson-Katz said the market isn't collapsing, but it is slowing for the season.

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how to sell in fall and winter’s cooler housing market

how to sell in fall and winter’s cooler housing market

Some agents may dread the months when buyers aren't seeing properties in the idyllic glow of summer as sunlight pours through windows, kids play in yards and smiling neighbors spend time outside.

But fall and winter pose unique opportunities, according to Jason Waugh, president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates. Buyers are shopping for homes "when it's getting dark, it's cold, you got the holidays, school's getting over," Waugh told Real Estate News, adding that he believes this time of year brings out "the most motivated buyers."

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new york city suburbs thrive due to ‘mamdani effect’

new york city suburbs thrive due to ‘mamdani effect’

New York City’s suburbs have experienced an uptick in housing demand from wealthy residents in recent months, according to local real estate agents, as high earners scared off by Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral primary victory look for plan B within a reasonable distance.

One such place is Westchester County, a picturesque suburb just 30 minutes north of the Big Apple. Here, real estate agent Zach and Heather Harrison told Newsweek about what they call the “Mamdani effect.”

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wallingford is one of the hottest ZIP codes in connecticut-here's why

wallingford is one of the hottest ZIP codes in connecticut-here's why

Wallingford, Connecticut homes for sale (ZIP 06492) rank No. 18 on Realtor.com®'s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list . This central Connecticut town offers a blend of historic charm, commuter access, and relative affordability in a region known for high housing costs.

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first-time homebuyers finding success in Denver market with assistance programs

first-time homebuyers finding success in Denver market with assistance programs

When Rachael Danigelis and her husband, Nathan, found out they were expecting their first child, their cozy rental suddenly felt a bit too small.

Both of them had always wanted to be homeowners, as it was a long-term goal they shared. They had even considered buying about two years ago, but financial circumstances at the time made it difficult to move forward.

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housing market predictions for 2025: when will home prices drop?  

housing market predictions for 2025: when will home prices drop?  

The much-anticipated spring home-buying season never bloomed. In truth, it hardly even budded.

Now, housing market stakeholders are looking to summer for a potential rebound, hoping that growing inventory and slower home price appreciation will entice buyers off the sidelines by offering more options and greater negotiating power.

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