01/21/2025 #FarOut #Groovy #Stoked

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

It is crazy how language changes. I love employing “Far Out” to acknowledge gratitude like, “Thank You.” Today, I used Far Out in conversation with a somewhat younger Autotech working on our car. He had never heard the expression before. I thought back, and realized he had been deprived of life in the 1970s. I wonder what colloquialisms I am missing out on now being an out of touch Boomer. Language changes.

And so, too, does our Denver Metro Residential Market. Let’s take a look.

New Listing (1048) This is a pretty good week for inventory. With temperatures mostly in single digits, this is a strong appearance by sellers!
Coming Soon (193)
Back On Market (176)
Price Increase (180)
Price Decrease (893) A carry-over from 2024, we just can’t seem to get it right the first time.
Pending (1025) A pretty strong week keeping up with new inventory. A very nice healthy sign.
Withdrawn (111)
Leased (0)
Closed (600) Somewhat disturbing here, but remember, this represents what went pending/under contract 30 days ago. That was Christmas Week.
Expired (267) This number keeps falling as we move into 2025.

Overall, not a bad week all things considered, but I will be expecting the number of closings to climb as we move into February.

Now, let’s take a look at the supply side of things. The Total Active Listing right now is 5,841. This is just slightly up from last week, which was 5,749. We will be tracking this closely in the coming weeks and throughout the year. Should we start to see 6 months supply or more, values will start to suffer. We are closing in on this market-wide; outlying areas are already past it, but close-in areas are under it. Our tracking will be very telling in the weeks and months ahead.

In closing today, let’s take solace in the good surrounding our market. First, at 7% interest rates, we still have a market, and it is quite healthy. Second, Colorado has seen its population growth taper off, and we still have a healthy market. Finally, as reported by our MLS System, we have a few more data points leading into 2025.

What to Watch in 2025

“As we move into 2025, the Denver metro area housing market appears well-positioned to offer expanded opportunities for buyers. With a larger pool of active listings and steady home prices, potential homeowners will benefit from greater choices, particularly in key counties like Denver and Arapahoe. Meanwhile, rental inventory constraints may continue to drive interest in purchasing, creating a dynamic and engaging market landscape. Stay tuned to REcolorado for the latest updates and insights as we navigate the year ahead together.“

Let’s keep in touch: TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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07/02/2024 Place Your Bets! #Unknown #ElectionYear

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Dee & Tom Cryer

The first half is in the books. Now, the 2nd half is up in the air. Rates, Election, Supply, Demand, and whatever else this environment can throw at us. What’s your bet?

Market Watch All Property Types
New Listing (1647) Another close to record week for new listings in 2024.
Coming Soon (91)
Back On Market (280)
Price Increase (234)
Price Decrease (1957) Wow, this is another record week for price reductions.
Pending (1255) This is a strong week, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Withdrawn (256)
Leased (84)
Closed (1380) Creeping up, but still behind the supply side of the market.
Expired (664)

We have a plethora of choices in the All Property Type Market above. It adds roughly 50% more inventory each week, than the SFR market segment below. One could argue, the SFR market remains in a much more balanced almost seller position.

Market Watch Only Single Family Homes
New Listing (969) A very understandable number of New Listings.
Coming Soon (73)
Back On Market (174)
Price Increase (188)
Price Decrease (1261) Still very high, but not as dramatic as all property types.
Pending (896)
Withdrawn (141)
Leased (0)
Closed (1021) This is right in line with expectations of a strong market.
Expired (292)

What’s my point? In my history of 5 decades in this market, the ancillary property type supply and demand is a much more anticipatory group than SFRs. People need a house. In a market like this, many investors, developers, flippers, etc., exit and wait it out. They might envision too much risk. Where the most in-demand market of shelter tends to be more sustaining. So, right now, the SFR market is maintaining great ratios of Supply and Demand. Will condos, new construction, multi-family, and the rest start showing real signs of weakness? As always, only time will tell, but the early indicators are clearly in place.

To watch the numbers from this market week in and week out, and then all of a sudden to see a jump like this is surprising, to say the least. Moving up to 8,190 Active Listings has not been seen since 2014. We are going in on a wild ride folks. Get ready for the unknown…

We have increased from 4,591 in January to 4,960 in February to 5,039 in March to 5,669 in April to 7,335 at the end of May, and now at the end of June at 8,190 as we move into the 2nd half. Last year at this same time, we had about 5,440 Active Listings. This is a dramatic change in a short time.

And, that is why, Dee and I are here to assist, guide, and educate you on the trends, the neighborhoods, and when it might be best for you to dip your toes into this market. Please reach out to TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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06/25/2024 #Homeownership #SummerSeason #DenverMarketWatch

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Homeownership plays a crucial role in fostering stability, economic growth, and community development within society. One of its primary benefits is providing a sense of stability and security to individuals and families. Owning a home gives people a place to establish roots, build relationships, and create lasting memories. This stability is particularly important for children, as it can contribute to their overall well-being and educational achievement.

Let’s see what’s up this week. Our MLS is pumping out some amazing numbers again this week. Let’s read the comments associated with the last 7 days right now.

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1616) Another amazing count here. After last week’s surprise, this is even a bit bigger!
Coming Soon (209)
Back On Market (264)
Price Increase (110)
Price Decrease (1935) Never a good sign, it’s getting worse every week.
Pending (1198) Not a bad week, but not sufficient to control the Supply/Demand Ratio.
Withdrawn (268)
Leased (80)
Closed (1004) An average week in the heat of the market season. A clear slow down indicator.
Expired (214)

If this market continues to add 5-600 new listings above the absorbed (Closed) activity, we will continue the move toward a buyers’ market. Let’s see how the total number of new listings has changed in a week.

To watch the numbers from this market week in and week out, and then all of a sudden to see a jump like this is surprising, to say the least. Moving up to 7,795 (7,800) Active Listings has not been seen since July 2014. We are going in on a wild ride folks. Get ready for a splashdown…

We have increased from 4,591 in January to 4,960 in February to 5,039 in March to 5,669 in April to 7,335 at the end of May, and now 7,795 as we move deeper into June. Last year at this same time, we had about 5,440 Active Listings. This is a dramatic change in a short time. WE believe it is important to understand, the virtue of homeownership extends well past its investment value as we discussed above.

And, that is why, Dee and I are here to assist, guide, and educate you on the trends, the neighborhoods, and when it might be best for you to dip your toes into this market. Please reach out to TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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06/18/2024 #FathersDay #Celtics #NameCalling #BuyersMarket

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Dee & Tom Cryer

We enjoy living, don’t we? We enjoy Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Bigfoot Day. There is always a “Day”. Soon, there will be no regular ordinary everyday Days left. I’m sure today in Boston is the Celtic’s Day. Congratulations NBA World Champion Boston Celtics!

I follow a dozen or so X Accounts pretty regularly. These accounts range from our President to our Governor, and everyone in between. Some are for fun, and some are downright too serious, and I have to look away. There is one thing in common, particularly from the political accounts, #NameCalling has become pervasive! It becomes void of content or ideas. It is just name-calling. If name-calling is all you can offer, you are not offering much (However, I do giggle sometimes). Let’s all try to be a little more thoughtful. Thank You!

This week in our Denver MLS System, the last 7 days have been very interesting.

Denver Market Watch

New Listings
1598 Holy Moly, this is the most New Listings in a 7 day window this year!
Coming Soon
247
Back On Market
261
Price Increase
78
Price Decrease
1939 Holy Cow! I’ve never seen this many price reductions in a week!
Pending
1272 This is a nice strong week, but in light of all the new listings, this should be higher.
Withdrawn
185
Leased
72
Closed
1069 This number has always been higher by this time of the year.
264

We have learned in 7 simple days, this market has switched from a level of balance to a complete imbalance. Let’s take a look at Total Active Listings now. This will tell us how fast we are moving toward or if we are moving toward a Buyer’s Market.

Total Active Single Family Listings as of 06/18/2024.

To watch the numbers from this market week in and week out, and then all of a sudden to see a jump like this is surprising to say the least. Moving up to 7,699 (7,700) Active Listings has not been seen since July, 2014. We are going in on a wild ride folks. Fasten your seatbelts and raise your tray tables. Turbulence has just taken over the show!

We have increased from 4,591 in January to 4,960 in February to 5,039 in March to 5,669 in April to 7,335 at the end of May, and now 7,699 as we move deeper into June. Last year at this same time, we had about 5,440 Active Listings. This is a dramatic change in a short time. Is the “Black Swan” nipping at our heels? When will we declare this to be a Buyers’ Market? Clearly, with the number of Price Reductions, the increase in Active Listings, and Pending/Closings not keeping up, I am going to formally declare Denver has become a Buyer’s Market. Remember, residential real estate is ultra local, and all neighborhoods do not react to market friction the same way.

And, that is why, Dee and I are here to assist, guide, and educate you on the trends, the neighborhoods, and when it might be best for you to dip your toes into this market. Please reach out to TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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06/11/2024 #TacoTuesday #Globalism #States’Rights

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Well, Taco Tuesday has nothing to do with Globalism or States’ Rights. It does, however, give you a few ideas for dinner tonight. On the other hand, where do you stand? Do you believe government should come from a Global Authority, or do you believe government should come from the capital building in your state?

That’s an issue we will face now and in years to come. Will your home value become greater or lower with government rules coming from 6,000 miles away? Our Founding Fathers fought and almost came to blows over local government vs. centralized government. We’ve been having these political battles for 250 years. What’s next?

This week we’ve seen some of the same drama we observed last week.

Market Watch
New Listing (1106) A healthy number which has been climbing.
Coming Soon (189)
Back On Market (185)
Price Increase (93)
Price Decrease (1189) Clearly reflective of a market with more choices.
Pending (894) Not so great here, what’s happening, this is typically our strongest season!?!
Withdrawn (129)
Leased (0)
Closed (783) Very low. Mid-month Malaise!
Expired (115)

Ok, what we are seeing above is a market with growing supply and shrinking demand. How long will this take to completely unfold with out a discount from long-term rates?

As we move now to Total Active Single Family Residential Properties, there is much to observe!

We have increased from 4,591 in January to 4,960 in February to 5,039 in March to 5,669 in April to 7,335 at the end of May, and now 7,557 as we move deeper into June. Last year at this same time, we had about 5,440 Active Listings. This is a dramatic change in a short time. Has the “Black Swan” finally caught up to this market? When will we declare this to be a Buyers’ Market?

Dee and I are here to assist, guide, and educate you on the trends, the neighborhoods, and when it might be best for you to dip your toes into this market. Please reach out to TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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06/04/2024 Buckets of Wisdom

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Dee & Tom Cryer

When I bought my first house, 1963 S. Lafayette Street, for $33,000, the contract was a front and back handwritten piece of paper. The closing only took minutes. When I walked out of closing at our corner First Federal Savings and Loan I only had a few more pieces of paper. It was hardly enough to justify its own file folder, but I did label that folder and file it away. Today, a closing seems like it takes forever. The pounds of paper dozens of signatures and more. When the first PCs came along, we were told we would have “paperless” closings and we’d love it.

Well, we didn’t really make it any better. Sharing my wisdom this morning, things changed. With two-income families, homes became the cornerstone investment for the family portfolio. Appreciation was expected, and the legal beagles took over. Soon enough, the simple S&Ls had been raided by the unscrupulous, and a world of simplicity was lost forever.

There’s an old expression that goes something like this; “Do you have twenty years of experience, or do you have one year of experience twenty times?”. The end game is such that you want your Bucket to be Full of Wisdom. It should be something to share where someone can go to and learn from.

We share wisdom here every week. Our bucket runs over with experience, ideas, wisdom, and stories to share. This week we continued to see this evolving trend in the marketplace.

Denver’s Market Watch
New Listing (1068) This is a healthier number for buyers than last week. Choices are becoming more common for a buyer.
Coming Soon (215)
Back On Market (171)
Price Increase (53)
Price Decrease (1175) WOW! This is the a big number!
Pending (932) This is still not indicative of a late spring number. It is too low!
Withdrawn (114)
Leased (0)
Closed (1007) Much better than last week, but we are tracking this closely.
Expired (233)

Not a big week, but much stronger than last week’s Memorial Day absenteeism!

So what’s new in the larger view of Total Active Listings?

We have increased from 4,591 in January to 4,960 in February to 5,039 in March to 5,669 in April and now 7,335 at the end of May. Last year at this same time, we had about 5,440 Active Listings. This is a dramatic change in just one week. Has the “Black Swan” finally caught up to this market?

I believe the rapid increase in Active Inventory, the uncertainty surrounding mortgage interest rates, and all the other impactful topics of the day are finally slowing this market down. Buyers waiting on the sideline may find a reason to pounce in the coming weeks, but I’m afraid potential sellers have let the peak market prices slide by.

For a more in-depth and personalized review of the marketplace, please contact TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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05/28/2024 “You will own nothing and be happy.”

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Is this possible? This is from a speech at the WEF about 6 or 7 years ago. It has echoed loudly since then as the dichotomy of thought as to what a happy life is and will be. Will we be on the Starship never to return home again? Who knows, but in the meantime, I love my home. Every time I make that last turn and see my house down the street I refrain, “Home again, home again”.

Anyway, this week we are seeing some really low numbers! Is this the market for whom the bell tolls? Is this the result of higher rates, economic wows, politics, global uncertainty, and/or all of the above? Anyway, let’s take a look.

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (806) – Holy Moly, this is so low. Where have all the sellers gone?
Coming Soon (254)
Back On Market (152)
Price Increase (33)
Price Decrease (815) – Still not getting it on the first try!
Pending (763) – There really hasn’t been a week this year where this number did not approach 1,000 or more.
Withdrawn (87)
Leased (0)
Closed (667) – My goodness this is really low! I know we have a holiday weekend here, but this is not a good sign. This is a dramatic decline from the weekly number.
Expired (89)

So, with not-so-good news from the weekly numbers, what are we seeing from the Total Active Listing News?

Total Active Listing – Last 10 Years!

We have increased from 4,591 in January to 4,960 in February to 5,039 in March to 5,669 in April and now 6,013 at the end of May. Last year at this same time, we had about 4,800 Active Listings. The times they are a-changin’.

Now, when all is said and done, this is nothing dramatic. Keep in mind, we were running with 26,000 Active Listings in 2011-12. It’s all relative. The fact we have so few new listings coming on in the last week will be very telling if the same occurs in the next 7 days without a holiday intervening.

In the long run, if you’re making a residential decision in this market on your own whether buyer or seller, you are probably walking a tightrope. “One side is fire and the other is ice”. Don’t be up there all alone. TheCryerTeam@Kentwood

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#DenverMarketWatch @MyTownCryer #China

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Good Morning Everyone,

black-swanWe’ve discussed the #BlackSwans lurking several times this year.  As we close out the year, to me, #China seems to be the one with lasting qualities.  Revolving around several sub-hashtags.  #China can identify with #Trade, #HongKong, #HumanRights, #Currency and at least a dozen more.  The people of China are our friends, but the powerful in place scare markets around the world.  From another time and place, but still applicable today; “It’s a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.”

But, residential real estate is local, right?  Well, let’s take a look at Denver’s MLS over the last 7 days:

New Listing (454) An abysmal week for buyers in the market!
Back On Market (165) A few deals fell apart.
Price Increase (182)
Price Decrease (501) Sellers chasing the last buyers of the year.
Under Contract (787) A Family Holiday week?
Withdrawn (160) Sellers giving up!
Leased (39)
Sold (938) Low, but not a bad week…
Expired (456) Sellers giving up?

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhoodIt’s a great time to see a heart warming moving with friends and family.  Dee and I went to, “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood”.  It will make you laugh, cry and think about who, what and where you are in your world.  We enjoyed it.  Thanks for date night DeeDee!

A successful move, relocation, down pricing, down sizing or even moving up takes planning. “Jumping out of a airplane without a parachute is not healthy.” The proper order and proper plan for buying or selling a home requires the same attention to detail. Give us a call, come in, spend just one hour with us. Let us show you a clear pathway to a successful transition. We’ll be there for you…

Dee and Tom Cryer TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com 303-638-3202

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01/27/2026 Wisdom, Please Take It…

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Good Morning My Real Estate Loving Friends,

This morning is as good a time as any to put a few bits of wisdom in your toolbox. It is expensive to buy a house. You want to make a good decision. Allow me to help. Preface all this with one of Dee’s favorite expressions: “Find your neighborhood, and your house will find you.”

  • How do you want to live, not how you live now?
  • Do you want to be close to a library or a grocery store? Or, both…
  • Do you want a community association with amenities and fees? Is there a special assessment?
  • Do you want alleyways behind your house, or would you prefer to have another property’s fenceline?
  • Have you visited in person the most likely source of groceries, recreation, schools, and entertainment?
  • Are your neighborhood taxes in line with competing communities?
  • Does Homeowner’s Insurance make sense? Can you keep your current provider?
  • Has your Home Inspector found common defects in homes built in this area?
  • Are services like Hospitals, Transportation, and “the Big Box stores” accessible?
  • Finally, do you have a hobby, sport, or interest that can be quelled nearby?

This list only serves to get your creative juices stirring. Your lifestyle needs will create ten more questions. The point being, don’t stop asking, because there is no stupid question!

In the meantime, let’s look at Denver’s Single Family Residential Market over the 7 days.

Denver’s Market Watch
New Listing (1169) No change from last week. A good thing…
Coming Soon (186) A good number here too!
Back On Market (216)
Price Increase (74)
Price Decrease (1058)
Pending (1142) Covering the number of New Listings is a good thing!
Withdrawn (130)
Leased (0)
Closed (573) This is a little disturbing. I would like to see this at 750-1000. Closings are not keeping up for two weeks in a row now.
Expired (331)

How has this affected the Total Active Listings of SFRs?

With just 6,422 Total Active SFR Listings, this is less than 100 higher than last week. We are into our 4th week of the year without concern for oversupply. We will be monitoring this every week, and we will keep you informed.

Last but not least, don’t forget to go to Casa Bonita. It is an experience. Remember, you always pay for an experience!

TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com or 303-773-3399

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01/20/2026 Affordability

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Three factors that contribute to affordability when purchasing a home. Rates, interest rates, directly impact your monthly cost. Supply, when supply goes up, prices generally stall or decline. Getting a better price allows for a lower down payment and a lower monthly payment. Income, if you make more money, you can afford more. Self-improvement, investing in yourself, typically becomes your best investment for more income.

Right now, rates are becoming very friendly. Under 6% seems to be a threshold for today’s buyers. They say, “Never say never”, but I would pretty much bet the farm on rates never being below 3% again, so we will have to accept under 6%.

Let’s see what happened this week in Denver’s MLS for Single-Family Residences.

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1182) Almost identical to last week. We appear to be at a good pace here.
Coming Soon (169) Below last week.
Back On Market (211)
Price Increase (77)
Price Decrease (1054) The best this number has looked in a year!
Pending (1115) Keeping pace with New Listings is a sign of market strength.
Withdrawn (116)
Leased (0)
Closed (576) This is below last week, but it was a 3 day weekend.
Expired (399) Giving Up?

The story is short. We are not seeing anything to “hate on” so far for 2026. Now, let’s take a look at the Total Active Listing count. Currently riding at 6,336, this is fewer than last year at the same time, and it is fewer than last week.

Although we hit a peak last year that was higher than anyone wanted, we seem to have dropped into a more reasonable market of balance. Let’s keep a close eye on this.

Last week, we sat down with a buyer and seller for the 2026 market season. We created a plan in both instances, and we are well on our way to execution of that plan. “Failure to plan is a plan for failure.”

Let’s take a few minutes out of your busy day, discuss your choices, create a plan, and let’s work together to make it happen. You can always reach us at TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com and/or 303-773-3399

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01/13/2026 Denver Broncos Win the Super Bowl Again!

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Don’t you wish you could write the headlines, the story, and the outcome days, weeks, or even years ahead? I think you can. I’ve been involved in the appraisal, renovation, rental, and sales of residential real estate for 50 years. Yep, I added it up. I started in this business in June of 1976. I worked hard, played harder, and grew up the day my daughter was born. At that moment, I knew how important a home would be! And for the last 33 years, the home Dee and I reside in has been the landing strip for Birthdays, Holidays, and Special Events. The hardwood floors have the patina of love, not wear and tear.

So remember, you heard it here first, you can write your own future, and the Broncos will win the Super Bowl. Really, could I write anything else in this story? We’ve even been having fantastic blue and orange sunsets and sunrises!

This morning’s sunrise!

Yesterday’s Sunset.

Blue and Orange, just like the Broncos! Show me a better predictor…

So what happened this week. Will the MLS confirm my convictions from last week, or are sellers waking up with signs in their front yards?

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1051) Way up from last week, but not even near mid-season 2025.
Coming Soon (172) Routine number here.
Back On Market (287) Up a little here.
Price Increase (93)
Price Decrease (1257) Getting it done NOW!
Pending (979) A good second week of the year, but not enough to cover the new inventory.
Withdrawn (139)
Leased (0)
Closed (630) Very similar to last week, but once again, not covering the new inventory.
Expired (459) Giving up?

How does this stack up to the number Total Active Listings? With only 6,235 Total Active right now, this compares well with last week. We are experiencing a market right now that has good absorption and supply coming in at sustainable numbers. I believe we will start the year off in a balanced manner, better for sellers than last year, but buyer-friendly with enough supply to have choices.

I spent much of the morning with clients talking about their 2026 plans. Wide-ranging, but similar at the same time. Planning a move takes perseverance like no other. Having some assistance along the way helps smooth the bumps. Reach out, and let’s start making your plan for 2026. 303-773-3399 or TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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01/06/2026 Good Golly Miss Molly!

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Let’s not dwell on the past. We all have our own impression, memory, or experience of what happened in 2025. Let’s get right into the starting numbers for 2026.

Over the last 7 days, Denver’s MLS numbers for single family homes looked like this.

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (560) There is no indication here sellers are pent-up and ready to go. This is a low number.
Coming Soon (128) Ditto!
Back On Market (224) Interesting how all the “holiday holds” are ready to run in 2026!
Price Increase (112)
Price Decrease (867)
Pending (663) A low number, but better than the number of new listings.
Withdrawn (131)
Leased (0)
Closed (707) Compared to New Listings, this is a postive number to observe so early in the year!
Expired (1868) Although very high, this is the week when sellers are re-evaluating the necessity of selling.

Now, let’s put this in perspective with total number of single-family homes now active in the MLS.

With only 6,054 Active single-family listings to start the year, we are in a better position than this time last year. Above, you can see with both ‘Under Contract’ and ‘Closed’, we are exceeding the number of ‘New Listings’. If this continues into the year, we could have a very healthy market this spring.

We will keep our eyes on these events moving forward, and I am optimistic, right now.

For the new year, I want to share some YouTube Channels I enjoy, learn from, and routinely share. So here’s my list for 2026.

  • John Stossel – Offers a sense of reality.
  • Katie Hopkins – Dark views of the United Kingdom
  • The Daily Signal – Victor Davis Hanson
  • ARK Invest – An insider’s view of Wall Street
  • a16z – Two of the most successful off Wall Street investors

This list is far from my total, but each one of these channels will provide a view, you don’t currently enjoy.

Let’s bless each other, the world around us, and the future we all aspire to. May your 2026 allow you to live your best life.

TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com or 303-773-3399

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12/09/2025 Active Listing Count 8,176…Touch Down!

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

A quick note this week. All the numbers are positive! I was at Sam’s Club in the refrigerated section where dairy resides. A woman moved out ot the way for me while I grabbed some eggs. She said, “Do you remember when they were $10.00? I replied with, “I just filled up with 91, and it was $2.79. She looked right at me and said, “We are on the right track now!” When someone stops you in the refrigerated room at a Big Box Store, things are on the right track!

This week, we had a harmonic convergence of data. Fewer New Listings, more Pendings, and more Closed. We are on the Right Track!

Market Watch
New Listing (672)
Coming Soon (58)
Back On Market (221)
Price Increase (70)
Price Decrease (1331)
Pending (833)
Withdrawn (273)
Leased (0)
Closed (980)
Expired (685)

As of this morning, we have the fewest Active Listings of SFRs in the metro area since 2023. The pendulum swings, and balance returns.

This holiday season, let’s pause to feel real gratitude – not just for the extras, but for the fundamentals we usually take for granted. Clean water that flows the moment we turn the tap. Hot water on demand, any time we want it. Electricity that lights our homes, powers our lives, and keeps the cold at bay. Most of the world still dreams of these “ordinary” things. To us, they’re always there… which makes us some of the wealthiest people on earth. We are richly, quietly blessed. Let’s never forget it. ❤️

TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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11/18/2025 What’s Your Victim of Its Own Success?

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

I have many. So many of the sleepy little towns I met as a youngster have become these behemoth tourist destinations. Moab, UT, comes to mind for me. When I first arrived in Moab, it was a sleepy little town. It wasn’t clear if it was still a mining town or a tourist destination. There was no wait for anything in 1996. The Moab Dinner was “seat yourself”. You could run a trail and not see anyone else. Telluride in 1995 was empty, too. Vail had a below-grade bar called the Lift. It was carpeted everywhere. Floor, walls, seating, everything. I’m sure that would be a fire hazard in today’s world. Some of these Western Destinations have distant parking with bus access to keep the town centers vehicle-free. Well, residential markets can act the same way.

The path of Single Family Supply in the Denver Metro Area has almost returned to fall 2024 levels. In a few Denver communities, we have returned to a balance with some buyer competition. In communities with more remote locations and builder competition, we are still experiencing oversupply, builder inventory, and slow absorption. Interest rates still weight heavy on this market.

This week we continue to see some more rational trends. Note our comments below.

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (946) This is a very safe number under 1000 for the week.
Coming Soon (69) Well below normal, which is good.
Back On Market (212)
Price Increase (64)
Price Decrease (1579) Becoming more realistic every week.
Pending (1012) Always good when this number is over 1,000.
Withdrawn (250)
Leased (0)
Closed (866) Somewhat of a slow week. This number needs to be greater than 1,000/week.
Expired (515)

The Total Active Listings continues rounding off with fewer each week. I can’t envision a market where we return to 2021 and 2022 numbers, but we are approaching 2024 numbers, and there are signs of a more balanced market in our future.

In a way, the Denver Metro Single Family Market was and has been a “Victim of its own success.” In 2021-22, when we waited in line to get into a new listing, this was not in the buyer’s interest at all. Giving up contractual benefits to obtain first status in multiple offer situations is now coming back to roost. We will handle it. We will make it happen, but it will not be without a plan. We all know, failure to plan is a plan for failure.

Let’s talk about your plans for 2026. 303-773-3399 or TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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11/14/2025 Global Reach. Human Touch.

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Good Morning, Everyone. We have about 10-11,000 U.S. citizens turning 65 every day. If you do that math quickly, that’s somewhere near 4 million reaching retirement age every year. Many are looking for adventure, a change of pace, and/or just something different. That’s where we come in.

Kentwood’s affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World puts us in the unique position to assist you globally with your real estate needs and wants. We have the reach to make your transition to new abodes easy. Also, we have the “greatest generation” transferring wealth from distant locations, and assistance with real estate sales is often necessary.

We’ve got you covered. With 550 Companies in more than 70 countries, with 4,700 offices covered by more than 136,000 sales associates, we do have you covered.

But what’s more important to you today is what’s happening right here in Denver with its single-family residential market, right?

Denver’s Market Watch
New Listing (969) Each week, the number of New Listings continues to drop!
Coming Soon (106) Still low!
Back On Market (252) Dropping too!
Price Increase (155)
Price Decrease (1873) Still dropping!
Pending (1087) A good number demonstrating market strength.
Withdrawn (272)
Leased (0)
Closed (910) Coming out of the month-end week, this is a pretty good number. Not great, but worthy of an atta boy!
Expired (464)

Let’s compare notes on our Total Active Number of Listings below.

Just like the fall seasons of the past, the number of Active single-family listings is rounding off; it will roll into 2026 with even fewer listings than today, and we could experience a buyer frenzy in the first few months of 2026.

As always, there is too much to cover in these Tuesday morning blog posts. If you are building a plan for 2026, let’s start the dialogue now. The lack of a plan will contribute to a plan for failure later.

TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

303-773-3399

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11/04/2025 Disruptors, Disrupting, and Chaos!

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Am I right? Everything is being DISRUPTED. Whether it be healthcare, industry, aerospace, media, software, education, travel, real estate and many more, the disintermediation around us is ever-present and ominous!

Even Wall Street is being challenged by the Dallas Exchange and the lower cost of doing business in Texas. Will we find “the Hamptons” in Texas? But am I correct? Is the world as we know it being disrupted in ways we can even imagine yet? I believe so, what do you think? Let’s talk about this week’s MLS data on Single Family Homes in the Denver Metro Area.

Denver’s Market Watch
New Listing (981) Good news for sellers!
Coming Soon (91)
Back On Market (270)
Price Increase (77)
Price Decrease (1949) Getting better!
Pending (1151) This is a very good week for this time of year.
Withdrawn (279)
Leased (0)
Closed (1140) Also, a very good week.
Expired (997)

Whenever Pending and Closed Listings exceed the total of New Listings, it indicates that the market has staying power and the strength to withstand Interest Rates, Economic Uncertainty, and Political Influences. So, let’s take a look at the trend of Total Active Listings this week.

Total Active Residential Listings dropped to 9,864, which is lower than April of 2025. As anticipated, fewer sellers are coming to market, 3rd-4th Quarter buyers are still in the game, and we should be starting 2026 with somewhat of a “tight market”.

The disruption of Future Shock will be ever-present in our world. It’s stronger than all of us. We can fight the current, or we can learn to swim with it downstream and make the most of it.

As always, you can reach Dee at 303-773-3399 and/or TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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10/28/2025 BOO!! What does your costume say about you?

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

We make choices every day, all day long, and into the night. Do I stay up and watch a World Series Game go into extra innings? Do I get the Fish & Chips on Friday? Do I buy the resale property or buy one out of the builder’s inventory? One’s choices are a little like one’s costume on Halloween. Do I buy one off the shelf, or do I make the “head on the platter” costume? We could argue that we have too many choices. 31 Flavors didn’t fair too well with so many choices.

When we consider this in terms of the home search, we have a wide range of neighborhoods, various price ranges, and locations both near and far. Yesterday, I was dropping off some meals in a section of Lakewood, and I was surprised by how many homes were “over-decorated” for Halloween. Choices, choices, choices!

Let’s take a look at all the choices home buyers and sellers made this week.

Denver’s Market Watch
New Listing (1059) Week after week now, this number is stabilizing right around 1,000/week. This is good news for sellers.
Coming Soon (108)
Back On Market (278)
Price Increase (116)
Price Decrease (2109) This number remains too high, but we are learning.
Pending (1152) Ordinarily, this would be just an average number, but once again, we are stronger than new listings and closings are slowly helping balance this market.
Withdrawn (233)
Leased (0)
Closed (944) Not a bad week, but let’s take a look next week and see how month-end numbers compare to this.
Expired (436)

As the image above shows, the growth of supply has turned the corner and is falling in line with seasonal norms, characterized by fewer new listings. If rates fall off just a little more, maybe into the high 5s, we could see a shortage moving into the new year. That would help a lot of sellers!

As always, we’re here. One of us is out in the market every day. We are observant. We can help you spot trends and offer advice. Let’s talk… 303-773-3399 TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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10/21/2025 Is it better to remodel or move?

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

My first reaction is to stay put and remodel. On the other hand, remodeling is a genuine inconvenience. Most contractors want you out of the house now. Clear the way for inconvenience-free construction and movement of subcontractors!

On the other hand, moving is inconvenient. Where do I go to gain what I want at a price I can afford? Do I have to start over? Friends, schools, commutes, and more. Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh my… We’ve seen clients move across the street to get open space and three bathrooms upstairs. Where will you go?

And then, there are the foundational questions. Do I really want to give up that 3% mortgage? Do I want to give up that walk to the elementary school? Do I want to give up that 10-minute commute? The decisions make moving just as complicated as remodeling. So, for today, the answer will go unanswered.

Let’s move on to Denver’s Weekly MLS report for Single Family Residences…

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1074) There is no question, the rush to get on the market has slowed substantially from mid-summer.
Coming Soon (106)
Back On Market (282)
Price Increase (148)
Price Decrease (2029) This has eased somewhat, but it is still a tribute to how bad we are at an original list pricing.
Pending (1164) A good week, not a great week.
Withdrawn (231)
Leased (0)
Closed (1017) A good week, not a great week, but…
Expired (456)

We have clearly observed Pending and Closed Listings catching up and surpassing New Listings this week. This should translate into lower Total Active Listings. Let’s go see!

One can clearly see the “rounding” from the top as I’ve written about. We are down to 10,952 Total Active Single Family Listings. Little more than 300 fewer than last week, but still moving in the correct direction, and the rounding continues.

There are many good signs for the Denver Single Family Market. With this being said, there are still many obstacles out there, but even some of them are moving in the right direction. Rates have backed off substantially today. Job growth appears to be positive for 2025 in Colorado. Major highway projects see their conclusions in the next 12 months, and the Broncos have already won two comeback games this season. It’s a good life!

Dee continues to pick up 5-Star Reviews. Her continuous professionalism, tireless energy, and quest for knowledge are the keys to her successful transactions. She has a “No stone left unturned philosophy.” Doing what I do best, I’m here every step of the way!

Make your real estate transaction something special. Contact us at 303-773-3399 or TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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