3 Things I Think You Should Know About This Week - January 29, 2026

by Matt Thomas

3 Things I Think You Should Know About This Week

1 - Showings are up significantly.

The local real estate market is showing marked, palpable improvement year over year. Showing activity jumped a very healthy 26.6 percent compared to last year and increasing by about 7% week over week. Momentum is building, confidence is rising, and similar to the Broncos, the market looks like it wants a deep postseason run.

2 - Median days on market is down significantly.

The Denver Metro Area real estate market is considered Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, Broomfield, Jefferson and Elbert counties. There are other statistics that are caluculated by including Boulder and Clear Creek counties as well. That can be important when it comes to understand the numbers.

As you can imagine, these numbers vary from Northen Colorado (NoCo) counties including Larimer, Weld. Boulder is often included in NoCo's numbers.

If you noticed, earlier this week we reported that the average days on market across the nine metro area counties is 127 days. However, the median number for the seven mentioned above is 44 days. In fact, over the last month alone, 25 percent of all single family homes went under contract in their first weekend and sold for an average of 100.1 percent of their original list price. Homes that linger simply do not compete with that outcome.

It's the listings that refuse to be priced inappropriately, ignore the importance of proper staging and photography, and blow off the advice of their agents that linger, driving up the average days on market.

3 - The Metro Area's housing market is trending balanced.

As of late 2025 and entering 2026, Denver's housing market is considered to be in a balanced to buyer-friendly state. The market is described as having a "new rhythm" with more stability and better inventory levels, making it less frantic for buyers.

Sellers in today's market can be successful by being informed and aware of market conditions and taking a realistic approach to pricing while emphasizing the importance of proper, comprehensive marketing.

BOTTOM LINE

If your plans include a home purchase or home sale this year but you're just not sure if you're ready, please just reach out. We are real estate consultants, not a lifeless website. We're here to answer questions, lead and guide you through the pitfalls and the opportunities of today's market.

Call us at 303.269.1617