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Withdrawn (272)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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10/14/2025 What Goes Up…???

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

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?

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

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?

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

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.

TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com and/or 303.773.3399

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09/09/2025 “Turn, Turn, Turn”

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

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!

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

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?

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Dee & Tom Cryer

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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