When Someone Asks: How’s the Real Estate Market?

You ever have someone ask how the market is doing, and all you can do is smile, cry a little, and stare into the void? Same. Colorado real estate in 2025 is basically like trying to play musical chairs... but someone stole half the chairs and doubled the rent on the others.

Let’s break it down:

🔑 For Buyers:

What it feels like:
Remember when buying a home meant going to a few showings, falling in love with a house, and actually having a shot? Yeah, that’s not the vibe right now.

What’s actually happening:

• Inventory is still tight in a lot of spots, especially for move-in ready homes under $700K. But here's the twist: some areas actually have more homes sitting on the market, and prices are still holding strong — at least on paper.

• This combo (higher inventory + high prices) is creating a strange little pocket of negotiating power.
  If you know what to look for — homes sitting a few weeks longer, price reductions, or sellers who need to move — you could snag a better deal than most headlines suggest.

• Rates are bouncing around like a toddler on a sugar high, and that’s throwing off buyer confidence.

• If you’re a first-time buyer, it can feel like you're paying more for less house, and still losing to cash offers or someone’s uncle who used to be a banker and wrote a letter in calligraphy.

The upside:
Programs are out there — first-time buyer help, down payment assistance, creative loan options — but you’ve got to be strategic. This market favors those who are prepared and coached up.
And if you play your cards right, especially in the neighborhoods with longer DOM (days on market), there’s room to negotiate. Even in Colorado.

🏡 For Sellers:

What it feels like:
Like trying to decide whether to jump off a perfectly safe boat into unknown waters. The fear? Totally real. Especially when your current rate starts with a 2.

What’s actually happening:

• Sellers can still get top dollar, especially in Denver, Boulder, Longmont and other high-demand pockets.

• But it takes strategy. You can’t just throw your house on the MLS, slap on some iPhone photos, and expect a bidding war.

• In some areas, inventory has actually crept up — but prices haven’t budged much. So even with more homes on the market, buyers aren’t exactly swimming in deals. That’s causing a weird standoff where homes sit longer, but price cuts are still rare.

• The buyers out there are cautious, interest-rate-weary, and watching every dollar.

The upside:
If you’re downsizing, moving out of state, or trading your big mortgage for a simpler life — this could still be the perfect time. The key is to know your numbers and make a real plan.

🧠 The Truth No One Tells You:

We’re in a transitional market. That means what worked two years ago doesn’t work today. It’s not hot or cold — it’s weird. But weird markets are where the smartest buyers and sellers get ahead. You just need someone who knows how to navigate it with you.

If you’re thinking about making a move — I’ll give you the real story, no sugarcoating, and no pressure.

📞 Need Help?

Text me. DM me. Heck, send a carrier pigeon. I’ll make this market make sense for you.

👉 Sergio Lara – Realtor
📱 (303) 981-3208
📩 Sergiosellsco@gmail.com