Buying a Home
Quick answer: Denver luxury homes start at $1 million, with active markets in Cherry Creek, Hilltop, Washington Park, Cherry Hills Village, and Castle Pines Village. The metro recorded 5,567 luxury sales in 2025 at an average of $1.64 million. In 2026, luxury sellers are closing at 97.8% of list price (versus 99.2% for sub-$1M homes)…
Quick answer: Colorado real estate spans a wide range of prices and lifestyles. The Denver metro median is $625,000. Boulder single-family homes start around $1 million. Colorado Springs offers comparable homes at 30–40% less than Denver, with single-family starting in the mid-$400s. The Front Range corridor — from Fort Collins to Pueblo — holds most…
Quick answer: You don’t need 20% down to buy in Denver. FHA loans require 3.5% down ($15,750 on a $450,000 home), conventional loans require 3%. Colorado’s CHFA programs offer up to $25,000 in assistance — some of it a true grant, never repaid. Starter home prices dropped 6% in early 2026, the biggest decline of…
Quick answer: The Denver condo market median is $379,000–$400,000 citywide as of early 2026, but varies dramatically by neighborhood — Capitol Hill starts around $350,000, LoDo averages $584,000, and Cherry Creek hits $727,000. Condo prices have dropped about 5–7% year over year while single-family homes held steady, creating a real buying opportunity for anyone planning…
Quick answer: Denver metro median home prices range from $600,000–$750,000, with condos and townhomes from $400,000 and single-family homes in popular neighborhoods often exceeding $800,000. Homes are averaging 53–74 days on market in 2026 — more time than 2021, but well-priced properties in popular neighborhoods still move in days. Get pre-approved before you tour anything,…