10/14/2025 What Goes Up…???

Markets crash fast and climb slowly, like a steep staircase. They plummet when panic hits—bad economic news, global chaos, or overblown valuations spark mass sell-offs. Fear kicks in, and everyone bolts, tanking prices quickly. But recoveries? They crawl. People get gun-shy, waiting for solid ground before buying back in. It’s human nature: we freak out fast, but trust takes time. Margin calls slam prices down, while cautious dip-buying drags gains out. That’s why markets dive off cliffs, but crawl precipitously back up, step by begrudging step, leaving us dizzy from the ride.

Hold on there, good buddy! Right now, we have a bifurcated market. We have neighborhoods where the market is quite active and new listings attract a solid response. On the other hand, we have markets right now with limited to NO activity.

What makes the difference? On one hand, the market with rapid market velocity has a buyer less prone to being interest rate sensitive and more price resilient. Whereas, the other market tends to have a more distant commute, new home builder presence, and/or a location that is very interest rate sensitive and/or very price inhibiting. It’s complicated. Give us a call. 303-773-3399 or TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

This week in Denver’s Detached SFR Market, we observed some good, and some not so good. Let’s take a look.

Denver’s Market Watch
New Listing (1249) This a slight number compared to weeks pasts. Good news for sellers.
Coming Soon (103) Very low!
Back On Market (255)
Price Increase (96)
Price Decrease (2200) Sellers still can’t get started on the right foot!
Pending (1140) This is a great number overshadowing New Listing Count.
Withdrawn (238)
Leased (0)
Closed (820) A very slow mid month count. Sellers have to come into this market with their eyes open and a sense of what’s happening now! The right price is the key!!!
Expired (477)

Now, let’s take a look at our Total Active Listing Count.

Well, the market is reacting to its external forces. We are down to 10,804 Total Active Listings. This is the lowest count since April 2025. We can see clearly now. Sellers not achieving their sales price goals are withdrawing either by Expiration or by Withdrawal. Basically, some sellers are giving up. “Let’s try next year.”

As I stated above, it is a very confusing and complex market right now! Let’s start the discussion on your 2026 plans now! It’s never too early to start planning, and we all know, “Failure to plan is a plan for failure.”

Safe Travels…

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09/30/2025 Homeownership; The Truth?

We help first-time home buyers all the time. Single, Couples, Young, and Old, believe it or not. I watched this 5-minute video this morning. Take a look, it is worth your time. (5 Mins)

When I look back at my own life, we saved, we took the risk, and we made it happen. If you don’t think you can own a home, you are wrong! It might not be in Cherry Hills, but there is a place you can buy a home. In the meantime, let’s see what happened in Denver’s MLS over the last week for SFR properties.

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1267) This is a reasonable week of new listings. Expecially when we take a look at Pendings and Closings.
Coming Soon (147) This is lower than typical.
Back On Market (265) They come, and they go!
Price Increase (161)
Price Decrease (2398) This has become a trademark for this market place.
Pending (1203) This is a solid numbere reflecting the sellers’ accepting offers below list price.
Withdrawn (229)
Leased (0)
Closed (1109) Another solid number. Always higher at month’s end, but at the same time, this reflects plenty of buyers coming forward at the right price!
Expired (469) Sellers just giving up…???

Now it is time to see how our total number of Active Listings stacks up. We are now at the lowest level of SFR homes Actively Listed since April 2025. This chart clearly shows the rounding from the peak numbers and a gentle rollback. This is not a radical change, but it does illustrate the market following typical seasonal inventory changes, and we will see this continue right into 2026.

In closing today, we are lifelong learners. Grok was telling us stories about our names and their meanings. Grok can be fun, educational, and informational. It can even rewrite your listing description to sound more “with it”. I have tried Grok, Chat, and Genesis. All three have their place, but Grok comes the closest to being a fun, interactive source of entertainment.

In the meantime, it is that time of year again. If you are planning on Buying, Selling, or simply have some real estate questions, give us a call, text, or email. TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com or 303.773.9933.

Much will happen between now and the end of the year. Somehow, it seems different this year, but also the same. I bought two Quantum Computing Stocks in the last month, and both are up significantly. I have tried to learn as much as I can about Quantum, and Grok has helped. Maybe Grok or one of the other AI portals can help you buy a home. Who knows?

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09/16/2025 What Is Your Part?

I am regularly amazed by volunteer achievements. Both individuals and groups achieve miraculous goals and offer untold support to individuals on the edge. I am a volunteer driver for Nourish, Meals on Wheels. It has grown to well over 700 meals out the door every single morning. Dozens and dozens of routes throughout the city, with a different story behind every door, its a little like a “Box of Chocolates”. Some heartbreaking…

This was me, I don’t have time, I have this, and that, and everything is interrupting. I was watching my granddaughter one day, and took her with me. You can find the time. You can make a difference in people’s lives. We are not here forever. “Give it out in slices, and it will come back in loaves.”

Let’s see what’s happening this week in Denver’s SFR Market this week.

Market Watch
New Listing (1379) Things have definitely slowed down here. From summer peaks well over 2,000, this is manageable!
Coming Soon (154) Down too!
Back On Market (294)
Price Increase (90)
Price Decrease (2317) This is down, but every week, this is proof of our softening market.
Pending (1230) Not a bad week. Keeping up with the new listing pace is always a good thing to help us move toward a balance.
Withdrawn (241)
Leased (0)
Closed (988) This is starting to show some weakness. Well below the New Listing Count is never good for balance.
Expired (478)

How has all this affected our total listing count? Let’s take a look…

We can see clearly now. The top of the peak has rounded off, and we are moving into a typical fall cast with fewer Total Active Listings, but at a higher level. My prediction stands pat. We will march into winter with fewer listings just like every other year, but it may be a slower market with fewer transactions unless price, condition, appeal, location, and amenities are handled appropriately! Oh, I almost forgot, in the last week, we have rolled toward much more favorable 30 mortgage interest rates. If you have not spoken to a lender in a while, we can help.

There is no question, this market is confusing, and complicated. One day rates are down, Tech is up, or Energy is up, and Tech is down. As always, the underlying foundation of any residential market is affordability, and that is based on Income and Rates. We will keep you looped. Please share and subscribe.

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09/09/2025 “Turn, Turn, Turn”

My father is somewhat famous in our family for having said, “The secret to a great presentation is, be brief and be seated”.

That’s what I will try to do this morning. Ecclesiastes 3: “There is time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” And then The Byrds came along and made fame and fortune from their song and called it Turn, Turn, Turn. Next time you listen to a song with really great lyrics, you might just find, they started in the Bible.

Anyway, we had a little bit of a chill over the weekend. There are even a couple of yellow leaves around the neighborhood. Below is a map I have found to be pretty accurate in predicting the height of color change in the state.

I promised “brief”. This week’s MLS numbers for Single single-family homes in Denver have a couple of surprises.

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1603) This is up a few hundred from last week, but nothing like the numbers over 2,000 during the peak season.
Coming Soon (175)
Back On Market (328)
Price Increase (186)
Price Decrease (2475) Sellers will start to get anxious to get the property out the door before years end.
Pending (1337) This is a good week, and it competes favorabley with the # of New Listings.
Withdrawn (250)
Leased (0)
Closed (1108) This is a competitive number, so lets see what happens to the Total Active Listings Number.
Expired (588) A lot of sellers are giving up!

Now, let’s turn the page, and see what has happed to Total Active Listings in the last week.

With 10,645 Total Active Single Family Listings this week, we are about the same as last week. This is a good sign. Between sellers giving up, buyers finding the right house, and fewer coming to market, we are starting to achieve the balance I’ve been preaching to. Long story short, with rates a little lower this week, and the seasonal swing, we have turned, turned, turned the corner. That’s my prediction, and I’m sticking to it…tc

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09/02/2025 Two Thirds Gone – Before You Know It!

In many respects, 2025 has been “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma”. A new president, everyone’s awakening to AI, communication available in the most remote locations on the planet, and thoughts of Mars on the horizon. With 2/3 of the year behind us, what’s over the next riddle?

Because we have so much data, so much information, and so many avenues of support, do we make the home purchase process too much of a “thing”? Having lived in our current home for 33 years, let me share some of my experience. First, decide how your home is going to be used. Second, how long is it going to be used in this manner? Lastly, if it is going to be used for less than three years, explore renting. If you can’t logically envision a 5 years window of use, don’t be a buyer, be a renter. Enough for economic sense.

However, A home is not about economic sense. It serves as a homebase of security for not just you, but also your family. This is why the socio-economic event of home ownership becomes less of a science project and more of an emotional tie to everything in your past. The Straw House, The House of Twigs, and the Brick House; the outside world can huff and puff and try to blow your life to pieces, but the security of that home is without a doubt very comforting.

With all that said, let’s look at last week’s numbers for SFRs in the Denver Metro MLS System over the last 7 days.

The Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1072) This is a remarkable change from recent weeks. Inventory is sure to plateau, and even decline if this trend continues.
Coming Soon (247) Slightly higher than weeks past.
Back On Market (255)
Price Increase (75)
Price Decrease (1793) This is about as low as I’ve seen this in 2025!
Pending (1137) A solid number higher than New Listings!
Withdrawn (208)
Leased (0)
Closed (1152) This is the first week in quite some time that I have seen Closings greater than New Listings.
Expired (821)

I am eager to report the Total Active Listing Data now!

Wow! With just 10,431 Total Active SFRs in the Denver Metro MLS, this is the lowest confirmed number I’ve reported in at Least 4 months. From the Chart above, you can see the “rounding off at the top,” which gives me great hope for a move toward balance.

So, let’s all get out there an enjoy what’s left of summer, what fall has to offer and a holiday season to never forget…

Remember, the market is much more complicated than I present on a weekly basis. Inventory in your enclave, new construction down the street, and dynamic change in your zip code reinforce the difficulty of predicting this market. We are here for you to lean on. Do not hesitate to contact us.

TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com or 303-773-3399

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08/26/2025 Have We Discussed Taco Tuesday?

Taco Tuesday has been around a long time now. Whether you go out or customize your tacos at home, it is definitely a thing. Where do you get your taco fix? Normally, we get ours at home.

There has been a little bit of a swing toward the seller this week. Let’s discuss it.

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1298). This is a great number for sellers. We are not flooding this market this week.
Coming Soon (111)
Back On Market (304)
Price Increase (104)
Price Decrease (2276) This number is substantially better than the last few weeks.
Pending (1324) A nice, strong week. We are finally keeping up with the new inventory on the contract side.
Withdrawn (227)
Leased (0)
Closed (1041) This is pretty typical, but with the Pending and Closed, we are paving the way for more balance. Let’s see what happens as we move toward fall.
Expired (484)

How have the weekly numbers impacted Total Active Listings? We are down from 11,998 last week to 11,628 this week, but we are up from 2 weeks ago at 11,385. What I read into this is a level of stability occurring here. No dramatic increase, but also no dramatic decline. If history repeats itself from many years in the past, we will see inventory decline as we approach fall and more into winter.

Let’s remember, if the Fed lowers short-term rates, this may not positively impact long-term interest rates. Only time will tell, but lower rates are always a shot in the arm for someone or something. Some are predicting capitulation. “I’m not spending on anything”; in fact, “I’m selling”. It comes along with “Stagflation”. Overall, however, I am observing we are close to or have reached the bottom of this little cycle we are watching right now. Complicated right?

Well, if you create a plan, you will be prepared for whatever happens! If a move is in your future, let’s get together and make a plan, because we all know, “Failure to plan is a plan for failure.”

TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

303-773-3399

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08/19/2025 Blogging Is a Life Sport!

Apparently, WordPress keeps track. I’ve posted here more than once that the last “12 Years” of blogging has been…??? Anyway, I started this so many years ago because I wanted to create a record of Tom’s World. MyTownCryer is in no way a track of my life over the last 16 years, but it is a track of some events in my life, the Denver Real Estate around me, and the internal, external things following a Realtor through life. So, Happy Anniversary Mr. Cryer!

Let’s take a quick look at this week’s numbers for single-family residential properties in Denver’s MLS system.

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1407) A good number for buyers, but not so much for sellers.
Coming Soon (145) Much lower than normal by at least 100 listings.
Back On Market (289)
Price Increase (101)
Price Decrease (2492) Still to many, but better than weeks past.
Pending (1310) Not a bad week, but not keeping up with New Listings.
Withdrawn (241)
Leased (0)
Closed (1034) An Average week. Not nearly enough to quell the tide of New Listings.
Expired (477)

Let’s turnover now to the number of Total Active Listings and see how supply is doing.

We are clearly “rounding” the topline here. With 11,490 Total Active Listings today, we may have reached our peak. We have more than 450 expired listings this week, reflecting the mood of the market. Sellers are giving up because they can’t get their list price.

As we drift into this buyer’s market and away from our long-standing seller’s market, we have to understand, what goes up will eventually come down.

In the meantime, join me each and almost every week, as I explore the life of a Realtor, the Denver Single-Family Market, and what goes on behind the scenes. Let’s touch base via TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com or 303-773-3399. “Failure to plan is a plan for failure.”

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08/12/2025 “Back to School”

It’s that time of year. Crosswalks with excited youngsters heading off to school. Buses will be crowded with the class clown making “points” with the driver, and a couple of kids will have their tops down on that birthday present that was ill-prescribed.

Things were hopping down at the elementary school as we dropped our granddaughter off. This seems so early. I can never remember a first day before Labor Day, And so early, before 8:00 AM, or you have to do the “walk of shame” through the front office. There was something special, however, watching our son drop his oldest off at the same elementary school.

I don’t think any of that has influenced last week’s MLS numbers:

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1344) Still stronger supply than demand, but there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel.
Coming Soon (162)
Back On Market (266)
Price Increase (88)
Price Decrease (2691) Inordinately high!
Pending (1256) This is a pretty strong week. It is almost equal to New Listings.
Withdrawn (241)
Leased (0)
Closed (983) With the closed properties lagging somewhat, between pending and closed, these are strong numbers.
Expired (492)

With the data above, how has this impacted the total supply of active listings on the Single Family Market:

With a total of 11,333 active listings currently, this is an improvement over last week, but it is not as significant as the week before. Long story short, we can proclaim stability(This Week), but how long will it last? To me, it feels like if we could just get a little relief in mortgage rates, we might see real stability. Once we can report a steady decline in competing inventory, we will maintain our hypothesis of a “buyer’s market”.

In the meantime, Dee and I still have relocation buyers moving to Denver. They still can’t find exactly what they want. Some are lifestyle moves, and some are corporate moves. On the seller side, we have several great opportunities coming up. “Will the circle be unbroken?” From the energy shortages of the ’70s, the high interest rates of the ’80s, the Dot Com Bust of the ’90s, the Financial Colapse of the 2000s, and now the inflation of the 2020s, we’ve been there. We’ve been apart of every “Boom and Bust” scenario. Please don’t underestimate the value of our life/market experiences, the 26+ transactions of our own, and the hundreds of transactions we’ve completed for people just like you.

We can always be reached at TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com or 303-773-3399. Let’s make a plan. Thank You!

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08/05/2025 Despite the Headwinds!

International, National, State, and Local obstacles confront the homebuyer and home-seller. We are here to help sort some of this. We have some urban markets with almost no inventory, and rural markets with a similar front, and visa versa. Overall, we have more inventory than a healthy market should have. Deciphering these realities is difficult. We have employed Absorption Rates for many years, to help us with our projections. This is still a solid approach. This can also help you.

Let’s look at this week’s numbers!


Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1406) Alright, Alright, Alright. This is looking like a more responsible number our market can handle!
Coming Soon (165)
Back On Market (318)
Price Increase (127)
Price Decrease (2614) This is still a reflection of starting list prices being too high. Pricing behind last years prices seems to be working.
Pending (1258) This shows a strong week for mid summer malaise.
Withdrawn (293)
Leased (0)
Closed (1225) This is a week of stronger numbers than the previous 3 weeks. Let’s ride this right into the fall!
Expired (887) More sellers just giving up…

Total Active Listing has dropped from the two previous weeks. New Listings have slowed. We may be approaching our fall market sooner than would normally occur, or we may be in a temporary swing toward balance. Time will tell us the truth!

The Total Number of Active single-family homes in the Denver Metro Market came down this week. At 11,152, this is well below the previous two weeks. After a few weeks of this, we might start to see an improved balance at these current interest rates. I’d like to see this trend continue!

The headwinds facing us in this market are strong. There is no real relief in rates in the immediate future. Although the metro area continues to support strong job numbers, income has not kept up with current interest rates, which has adversely affected affordability.

We are here to decipher this market. In our practice, we are fortunate to have urban, suburban, and rural clients. This gives us a perspective few enjoy. Along the way, we try to provide our clients with the most support. Asking questions, listening to answers, and ultimately projecting our experience into their buying and selling transactions.

Give us a call, let’s create a plan. Failure to plan is a plan for failure. You can always email us at TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com or the office at 303-773-3399.

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07/29/2025 As the World Turns…

Was a TV Soap Opera running for almost 55 years. 1956 to 2010 according to Grok. Many of those years were black and white TV. The original leading men and women never saw the last episode.

My home is 32 years old. It has all the patina one would expect from three children, five grandchildren, and too many dogs. On the one hand, social norms these days would dictate a thorough remodel. But, would you repaint the laundry room door with the recorded growth history of nearly everyone!

It took around 124 years to create St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Generations of stone masons from the same family contributed to its completion.

Construction is apart of how the world turns, and The Days of Our Lives. Now figure that one out!

This week in Denver’s MLS looked like this:

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1433) OK, we are seeing some consistency here, and the huge numbers from last month are subsiding. This is a good sign.
Coming Soon (168) This one is even lower.
Back On Market (321)
Price Increase (130)
Price Decrease (2662) This is still too high. All these price reductions are hurting the market more than the supply. WE have to start RIGHT!
Pending (1387) Not a bad week, but still not covering total new listings.
Withdrawn (312)
Leased (0)
Closed (1033) Still just an average week over 1,000. We need some 1,500 closing weeks to makes some gains on the supply.
Expired (446) Giving up is the rigor of the market right now.

Now, let’s turn to our Total Active Listings Count for this week.

With less than a 100 Total Active Listing gain to 11,792, the Denver Market is giving us an indication that inventory is not piling on as much as last month and earlier this month. We need 4 or 5 weeks of this action before we can call it a peak with decline, and that’s what we are hoping for.

In the meantime, we have enjoyed a great year so far. Buyers and Sellers relocating, moving up, moving laterally, and of course, first time buyers are managing the process of becoming homeowners inspire of all the headwinds. Please, give us a call, we are here for you. Let’s make a plan!

TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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