Here's What You Need to Know About the Housing Market in 2026
By David Schlichter
2025 was a year in which we saw 7% more homes listed for sale but 0.7% less homes selling. In spite of the increase in supply and decrease in demand, the average sale price in 2025 was still 1% higher than it was in 2024, though the median sale price was exactly the same in 2025 as it was in 2024. Showings per listing dropped by nearly 15%, and days on market increased by 24% on average. It was definitely a slower market than the prior year and much slower than the pandemic years.
Source: REColorado and ShowingTime, residential, all property types, 01/01/2014-12/31/2025, counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson (accessed 01/06/2026).
In many ways, real estate market conditions are improving in 2026 from where they were last year--mortgage interest rates have come down substantially, we’re starting the year with more homes for sale, and the stock market is at/near record highs. These dynamics are creating ideal conditions for buyers who now have an abundance of homes for sale from which to choose, more liquidity, and the ability to purchase homes for less out of pocket each month. The size of the buyer pool is expanding accordingly, which will help sellers. Having said that, we are still in a market where supply is far exceeding demand, so sellers should still be prepared for the potential of longer days on market and sluggish showing activity--especially later in the year when inventory will likely have built up even more.
This market is complex. Whenever you are thinking about selling and/or buying a home, you deserve nothing less than exceptional results. In 2025, our team sold 32.4x more real estate than the average agent, generated 3x the amount of showings, closed our listings at an average sale price that was 23.6% higher, and ended the year as the most recommended team in Denver as ranked by users of Yelp.com. If you have a real estate need, our team would love to provide you with the award-winning level of service that you deserve. Contact us today so that we can make a personalized plan together to achieve your real estate goals.
Source: REColorado and ShowingTime, residential - all property types, closed 01/01/2025-12/31/2025, counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson (accessed 01/06/2026). Average agent data calculated using 30,328 REColorado members (information provided by REColorado on 07/02/2025).
2026 National Housing Market Outlook
If you'd like to learn more about the broader national housing market trends, the flipbook below is a great resource. While Denver is mostly emblematic of national trends, some market dynamics are more pronounced here. And since real estate transactions are usually the most significant ones of a person's lifetime, you deserve expert guidance along the way.
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Denver Metro Area: 2025 Market Snapshot
Source: REColorado and ShowingTime, residential, all property types, 2024 vs. 2025 (accessed 01/06/2026).
