September 2025 Your Castle Real Estate Newsletter

Denver Real Estate Market Update: What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know This Fall 2025

As September’s cooler breezes roll in, Denver’s housing market is making its own seasonal shift. August’s numbers show a gentle slowdown — nothing dramatic, just the steady pace we often see as summer turns to fall. For buyers, this means more time to shop and compare. For sellers, it’s a chance to stand out with the right pricing and presentation

Inventory & Listings:

At the end of August, Denver had 13,059 active listings — down by 6.69% from July but still up 21.77% compared to last year. As summer wound down, fewer new homes hit the market in August, with 4,686 new listings, a 12.48% month-over-month, and 8.42% decrease year-over-year. Detached homes saw a smaller drop than attached homes, but both types entered fall with slightly tighter fresh inventory.

Days on Market

At the same time, you can see below that homes are taking longer to sell.

• Detached Homes: Median days on market increased to 27 days from 21 days as compared to July, and 19 days year-over-year, a 28.57% month-over-month increase.

  
  

• Attached Homes: Median days on marked increased to 44 days from 38 days in July, and 26 days last August, a 69.23% increase year-over year.

  
  

Longer timelines mean buyers can take a breath, tour more homes, and make thoughtful decisions — great news for those who felt the pressure earlier this year.

Buyer Activity:

Despite homes sitting longer, buyer activity increased in August. Pending sales rose 8.37% month-over-month, and 10.33% year-over-year. However, closed sales were slightly down, 5.83% month-over-month, and 5.56% year-over-year.

Prices Holding Remarkably Strong:

The median sale price across all homes was $593,240, up just .81% month-over-month, and .56% year-over-year.

With higher pending sale of homes homes, and fewer closed homes, reflects a market in transition hinting towards balance, stability, and a slower pace.

Denver Real Estate Market Update: Why Fall 2025 Is a Great Time for Buyers

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy a home in Denver, this season just might be it. The market continues to subtly shift in favor of buyers, offering more choices and greater flexibility than we saw a year ago.

Inventory is higher than last year, giving homebuyers in Denver a wider variety of neighborhoods, price ranges, and property types to consider. With homes spending more days on the market, buyers can explore options carefully and bring more negotiating power to the table.

That doesn’t mean every home is sitting still — well-priced, move‑in‑ready properties are still drawing quick attention and even multiple offers. But overall, the pace has eased, creating a more balanced environment where you can find value without the urgency we saw earlier in the year.

As we move into the fall and winter months, sellers are often more motivated to close a deal before year‑end. For well‑prepared Denver homebuyers, this means you can take advantage of attractive opportunities while inventory remains strong.

If you're ready to start your search for Denver homes for sale, or want to understand how these market trends work in your favor, reach out today. Whether you’re a first‑time buyer or looking to upgrade, this season offers a unique mix of selection, stability, and negotiating leverage.

Denver Real Estate Market Update: Sellers - What This Means for You:

The Denver housing market continues to show steady trends this fall, giving both buyers and sellers a clearer picture of how to move successfully. Buyers remain cautious and selective, taking their time to find the right home rather than rushing into competition. For sellers, that means preparation and strategy are more important than ever.

To attract today’s buyers, homes need to do more than just look good -- they need to stand out. Success starts with competitive pricing and thorough preparation before listing. Reach out to me to help you prepare to get top dollar.

Monthly Market Snapshot

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