03/31/2026 What do you do when your bracket is busted?

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Well, with Duke stumbling this weekend, my bracket is BUSTED! Polymarket allows me to make individual bets, but the glory of winning the office pool is gone. As they say, there is always next year, but this is why it is called MADNESS!

When the stats for the last 7 days for Single-Family-Residential homes are pulled up, we get a sense of what’s on the horizon. It is not much different than last week, but a trend has become apparent of more Active Listings coming on the market each week than contracts and closings to clear them away.

Denver’s Market Watch
New Listing (1511) Every week this month, this number has shot up a few hundred. Supply Growing?
Coming Soon (217) Down from last week.
Back On Market (312) Up from last week…
Price Increase (90)
Price Decrease (1603)
Pending (1416) This is a strong number, but it’s below New Listings!
Withdrawn (141)
Leased (0)
Closed (1144) Not a bad week by far, but below last week.
Expired (297)

Let’s compare what happened over the last 7 days with the current total Active Listing Count. One year ago to the day, we had 7,450 active single-family homes on the market. Today, we have just 7,025. At the beginning of 2026, we had 6,336 Active Listings. Our current supply of 7,025 is almost 11% greater in just 3 months. It’s very difficult to discern what might be happening, but if we take history as a guide, we should see inventory grow through July or maybe even August. By then, listing activity tapers off. Some years we have a bump in after-school start demand, but most likely the number of transactions will slow through the end of the year when it starts all over again. This will not be a record-setting year.

Also, we need to pay close attention to the location. Just like last year, we have communities and neighborhoods performing at a much faster market velocity than the rest of the metro area. If you have builder competition, if you have a unique property style, size, or condition, you may find your property in a more difficult market position.

If so, we are here for you. We have been the second and third listing brokers many times. Our record was the being the 5th listing broker on a very difficult property. Sometimes it’s not necessarily about price as it is presentation.

Either way, give us a call. 303-773-3399 or TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

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03/24/2026 March Madness Bracket Buster

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Bracket Buster most commonly refers to an underdog team—typically a mid-major—that pulls off a massive upset in the NCAA March Madness tournament, “busting” everyone’s brackets by knocking out heavily favored teams that most people picked to advance far.

It’s the magic (and heartbreak) of the single-elimination bracket format: one surprise win can wipe out millions of predictions in office pools or big online challenges. I’m 30th this morning in a bracket of 72. Better than average, I guess…

Well, what happened over the last 7 days in Denver’s single-family residential market?

Market Watch
New Listing (1419) Coasting along, but slightly up from two weeks ago.
Coming Soon (283) This is a little higher, too. Is pent-up seller activity starting to hit the market?
Back On Market (259)
Price Increase (103)
Price Decrease (1458) This has grown substantially in the last week.
Pending (1449) Very strong. Buyers are on the street. Anecdotally, we have had buyers in multiple offer situations multiple times already this year!
Withdrawn (129)
Leased (0)
Closed (1006) This is a strong week. We have Pending & Closed, keeping pace with New Listings. Let’s hope this holds true moving forward.
Expired (264) My bet is this is a hold over from 2025.

It is now time to look at the Total Number of Active Single-Family Listings.

What This Means in Plain English

  • For buyers: You have more negotiating power than in 2021–2023. Inventory is healthier, so you can be pickier. Expect some price flexibility on non-prime listings, but well-maintained homes in desirable neighborhoods (especially single-family) still move at or near asking if priced right.
  • For sellers: Pricing realistically is key. Over-asking from the peak years will lead to longer days on market and more concessions. Spring 2026 is showing renewed buyer interest — good time to list if your home is staged and priced to current comps.
  • Overall trend: A “recalibration” market. Not a crash, but the extreme seller’s market has cooled into something closer to normal. Interest rates (still above 6%) and economic caution keep things measured rather than frenzied.

We will be ready for your questions. Lean in on us, we’ll be there for you.

TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com

303-773-3399

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03/17/2026 St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Dee & Tom Cryer

St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Ireland’s beloved saint on March seventeenth. Green hues dominate as people wear shamrock pins and festive attire. Parades march through cities with bagpipes and dancers performing jigs. Pubs overflow with Guinness and traditional songs. Families enjoy corned beef feasts and Irish soda bread. Leprechaun tales enchant children dreaming of rainbows and gold. This holiday honors faith, courage, and cultural roots. It unites Irish descendants and admirers globally in joyful revelry. Beyond the parties, it reminds us of resilience against adversity. Embrace the luck of the Irish with smiles, music, and community spirit on this emerald occasion. Erin go n***d…

Corned Beef and All the Trimmings!
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01/10/2026 The Silver Tsunami and More…

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Good Morning Everyone,

A few years ago, one could not pick up a paper, a magazine, or digital press without reading the words, Silver Tsunami. Well, it hasn’t gone away, but for some reason, this subject is not very SEO compliant. Well, I’m here to bring it back. Baby Boomers are not going away anytime soon!

Here’s the scoop. About 10,000 Boomers turn 65 every day. Boomers were born between 1946 and 1964. 1957 Enjoyed the births of more babies than any other year in US records. This year, the oldest Boomers are turning 80, and the youngest are turning 62; it will be an interesting time. One of the areas that affects real estate is “Aging in Place”. That little cottage down the street may not be on the market for many more years. Boomers want to stay home! There is somewhere between $45T and $125T ready for the “Great Wealth Transfer”. Home Equity and a Treasure Chest will be rolling over to younger generations like never before. On the sad side of this story, about 7,700 Boomers pass away every day. Demographics play a huge role in residential real estate. Let’s pay attention to this.

What happened in the last 7 days in Single Family Residential Real Estate in the Denver Area Market?

Denver’s Market Watch
New Listing (1618) This is up from last week and way up from last month.
Coming Soon (291) Slightly higher. The Selling Season is upon us.
Back On Market (239)
Price Increase (131)
Price Decrease (1407)
Pending (1428) Not a bad week. In conjunction with Closed Listings, we are “keeping up”…
Withdrawn (107)
Leased (0)
Closed (984) Not a bad week, but certainly not any indication of buyers jumping in with abandon. Caution is the word of the day for buyers.
Expired (304)

Compared to the same time last year, we have fewer active listings today. With 6,657 Total Active Single-Family Listings, we are up about 200 over last week. This is not impactful, but we need to watch this as we move into the “long day season”.

Denver’s Residential Market is suffering in the attached/condo/townhome segment due to oversupply. Will this trickle up into the Single-Family Market? We will be watching this very closely.

When we look at the Denver Market over the last decade and all the way back into the Great Recession Years, we have learned and still remember liberal lending practices, rampant builder inventory growth, and a large pool of real estate professionals needing deals to survive. The potential always exists for a residential market collapse. We are focused on this every day.

Next week, I’ll give you my list of market change indicators. In the meantime, “failure to plan is a plan for failure”. TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com 303-773-3399

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O3/03/2023 Conversing with AI

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Dee & Tom Cryer

I posed these questions/topics to Grok.

Universal Basic Income?
Artificial General Intelligence?
Robots?
A World Without Money?
Free Markets?
Storing Wealth?
Where do we go from here?

I guess you could say, I went a little crazy here, but the answer is crazier…

AGI and robots automate labor, enabling UBI to replace jobs. Free markets shift to post-scarcity, potentially eliminating money. Store wealth in resources, skills, or digital assets. Future: Prioritize ethical AI governance and equitable access.

In the meantime, Here is a snapshot of Denver’s Single Family Residential Market over the last 7 Days.

Denver’s Market Watch
New Listing (1450) Up about 10% over the last 7 days.
Coming Soon (280)
Back On Market (262)
Price Increase (182)
Price Decrease (1315)
Pending (1422) Also up about 10% over the last 7 days.
Withdrawn (122)
Leased (0)
Closed (1277) A solid number coming through the end of the month closings.
Expired (438)

What did this do to our Total Active Listing Count?

With only 6,474 Total Active Single Family Listings, we are below last week and last year. Condos and Attached Residences are showing supply growth, but Single Family remains in balance. As long as we continue to see these weekly signs of stability or decline, SFRs will be in good shape.

Particularly now, Attached and Condo have an incoming supply of New Construction. Until this settles, this side of the market will show an oversupply.

Until I observe a dramatic change in our weekly SFR data, I will be an advocate of the SFR Market.

In the meantime, we are approaching the end of our first quarter of 2026. We will keep a close eye on Denver’s Residential Market. Lean in on our experience. Soon, you will only have AI…

BTW, I asked Grok, and it agrees with me. “Modest 2-3% price growth in 2026.”

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02/17/2026 3rd Rock from the Sun

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Dee & Tom Cryer

As we spin at a very high speed, and we speed around the sun at an even higher speed, we are already more than halfway through the shortest month. In spite of all the negative press surrounding Denver, our Single Family Residential Market remains strong. With 683 Closings in the last week, and another 1,246 going Pending with 1,374 New Active Listings, I happily report this as positive absorption! This is good news!

Denver’s Market Watch
New Listing (1374): As we move toward spring, this number is expected to increase each week. In my last 4 reported weeks, we have remained in check. This is good news.
Coming Soon (244) Unchanged…
Back On Market (242)
Price Increase (125)
Price Decrease (1118)We are doing better here too compared to 2025.
Pending (1246) This is a strong week almost equalling new listings.
Withdrawn (130)
Leased (0)
Closed (683) During mid-month, we can anticipate a lower number here. I will look for this to increase in the next two weeks.
Expired (285) Let’s keep an eye on this one.

The MLS reports we have a total of 6,308 Single Family Active Listings. This number continues to remain stable so far in 2026. We are actually even lower than some weeks in January of 2026. I like what I am seeing.

You can clearly see below, the curve of Total Active Listings is flattening, but overall the trend is real, and we are becoming a more balanced market. We will be following this closely.

This market still faces some headwinds, including interest rates, quality of inventory, and the reported malaise of Denver’s Economy. It is reported that Denver is still facing more U-Hauls leaving than arriving. We will be watching this closely too!

We work with an employee move into and out of Denver every month. We earn a wealth of knowledge from these opportunities. Buyers are sharing their impressions, and sellers are sharing there which translates to a level of experience few have. We can share this knowledge and experience with you to make your choices easier and your days on market shorter.

Call at 303-773-3399 or Email at TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com to start your planning process sooner rather than later.

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02/10/2026 This Is Your Wake-Up Call! PolyMarket! March Maddness?

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Good Morning Denver Real Estate Lovers!

Is it too soon to start talking about March Madness and Polymarket? You tell me…

The Denver Residential Single Family Market is telling us something; please listen. This is going to be short and sweet this morning, but important to follow. With proper planning, this might be a great year to be a seller and/or a buyer! ’tis the season…

Denver Market Watch
New Listing (1306) This number is growing as it should, as we move into peak spring and summer markets.
Coming Soon (245)
Back On Market (234)
Price Increase (99)
Price Decrease (1061) This number is up, but still lower than last year. We will keep an eye on it for you!
Pending (1243) Now, this number is almost keeping up with new listings. This is a strong sign we will keep a lid on the growth of total active listings.
Withdrawn (108) These are sellers giving up.
Leased (0)
Closed (630) Here’s where my hypothesis takes it in the shorts. I would really like this number to be at or near the number of new Pending Listings.
Expired (299) Sellers Giving Up? Could be too.

With only 6,181 Active Single Family Listings, we are well into 2026, and we have fewer homes on the market now than we did last year at this time. And, we have fewer homes on the market now than last month. Our market is absorbing more new active listings than it can bring to market right now. It will take a few more weeks to identify what the spring marketing season has in store for us, but for now, rest easy, we are doing OK!

As always, we will continue down this path, keeping you aware of these trends, but for now, it looks like we may have left some of the over supply conditions of 2025 behind us. Hooray!

Don’t forget to check in with us. Failure to plan and prepare your residential move is never a good thing. Please call us at 303-773-3399 or email us at TheCryerTeam@Kentwood.com.

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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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