February 2026 Denver Real Estate Market Statistics Trends & Snapshots
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Denver CO Real Market Snapshots by REMAX Colorado Realtor, Anthony Rael

Buyers Jump In as Rates Dip Mortgage rates fell below 6% in February, sparking a 29% jump in pending sales and nearly 30% more closings month-over-month. With prices slightly softer and inventory growing, well-priced homes are moving quickly as spring momentum builds. As spring momentum builds, buyers are stepping in with confidence, moving quickly when the right home comes along.

As the calendar moved through February, the Denver Metro real estate market found itself at a familiar crossroads: the quiet of winter beginning to give way to the energy of the spring buying season. Each year, this transition marks one of the most telling moments in the market, as buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines start to re-engage, sellers begin preparing their homes for listing and the pace of activity slowly builds momentum. This year, that seasonal shift is unfolding against a backdrop of meaningful change. Inventory levels, pricing dynamics and buyer behavior have all evolved.

Mortgage interest rates saw a steady decline in February and ended the last week of the month below six percent, giving buyers a nudge and homeowners waiting to refinance a little relief. The median sale price for attached homes was down 5.25 percent from a year ago, and down 2.25 percent for detached homes. This combination, along with unseasonably warm weather, led to increased buyer activity in February, reflected in pending properties, which were up 29.26 percent month-over-month and 15.27 percent year-over-year.

New listings increased 12.15 percent in February, providing eager buyers with a fresh batch to choose from. Meanwhile, homes that were overpriced and needed updating spent much longer on the market, attracting value-focused buyers and bargain hunters, while turnkey-minded buyers gravitated toward homes that were move-in ready. Both types of buyers were active in February, as reflected in the days in the MLS, which decreased month-over-month for both attached and detached properties, down 30.16 percent and 40.00 percent, respectively. Additionally, the number of closed properties increased by 29.89 percent. The close-price-to-list-price ratio increased to 98.70 percent month-over-month, reflecting healthy buyer activity relative to new listings entering the market.

Year-to-date, 2026 is lagging 2025, with sales volume down 13.17 percent and median price down 2.21 percent. The recalibration of inventory and buyer demand experienced over the past 3 years continues to adjust the Denver market. However, February’s activity shows strong momentum into the warmer spring months. Buyers continue to have choices, and sellers are seeing fewer days in the MLS. This balances supply and demand for a healthy market.

In the $1 million+ market, month-over-month closings for detached homes between $1 million and $1.49 million climbed 35.37 percent, while homes between $1.5 million and $1.9 million surged 65.85 percent. A slight 2.13 percent dip in the $2 million+ tier did little to slow overall momentum, as strength in the core price brackets pushed total closing activity up an impressive 36.48 percent.

Despite this momentum, homes above $1 million are taking longer to sell. Median days in MLS hit 26 in February, up 73.33 percent year-over-year. Additionally, year-to-date sales volume in this segment was down 13.82 percent from 2025. Price-per-square-foot landed at $370 last month, below each of the past four years and roughly six percent below 2025 levels. Given the broad price spectrum within this segment, along with a mix of attached and detached homes, this metric likely reflects a combination of softer pricing power and shifts in sales composition, rather than a uniform drop in value.

Below are my February 2026 Denver Real Estate Market Snapshots and Infographics based on statistics published by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors most recent Market Trend Report. Anthony is here to provide expert advice & counseling that will empower you to make the best, most-educated decision possible. Knowledge is Power. Get The Scoop and gain a better understanding of Denver's rapidly changing market, 'Just Call Ants' at 303.520.3179

 

Denver Real Estate Market Snapshot : Average Sold Price+ Active, New & Sold Listings + Days on Market
Luxury Home Market : New Listings, Homes Sold, Sales Volume, Days on Market & Price/SqFt

Source: Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® Market Trends Committee and Colorado Association of REALTORS® Market Trends Committee
Infographics/Snapshots (c) Copyright 2026 by Anthony Rael, RE/MAX Alliance

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  Media Coverage
Former Denver Metro Association of Realtors Market Trends Chairman Anthony Rael with RE/MAX Alliance is a trusted "go-to" real estate expert for local, regional and national media. Below is a list of recent media interviews with Anthony providing expert commentary. Below are a few of media interviews he's provided commentary on:

Denver Post - Once the king, cash losing a little cachet when it comes to buying a Denver home
Colorado Public Radio - Climbing Denver Home Prices Finally Spark Some Building
Colorado Public Radio - Denver Home Prices Are Still Climbing. The Good News? Price Growth Is Slowing
HousingWire.com : Mile-high Appreciation & Mile High Appreciation
Colorado Public Radio - As Buyers Spar Over Denver Homes, Veterans Find Themselves At A Disadvantage
VeroFORECAST Predicts Continuing Strength in Housing Market : Top Markets Rising 10 Percent Over The Next 12 Months
Denver Business Journal : Denver area housing market to see big value increase in 2018: Report
Denver7 & TheDenverChannel.com : Realtors warn of potential security flaw at homes listed for sale
Denver Post : Denver, northern Front Range real estate party ends in late 2019, new forecast predicts
Denver Business Journal [Video] : Battles are fierce for bidding homebuyers in metro Denver
Denver7 & TheDenverChannel.com : Thieves breaking into Denver homes are using real estate lockboxes to do so
5280 Magazine : Denver’s 2017 Real Estate Outlook
Denver Post : Denver area still lags in new home construction
Denver Business Journal : Metro Denver home inventory shortages persist as prices continue to grow
Denver Post : Metro Denver home prices slightly down, condo prices up in August: Rush on appraisals
Denver Real Estate Watch : Seasonal real estate peak
Denver Post : Home prices drop in metro Denver as affordability becomes an issue
Denver Business Journal : Metro Denver home prices continue strong gains
Denver Real Estate Watch : Record home price takes a breather
Worth Magazine : Influx of millennials creating exciting investment opportunities in Denver
Denver Post : Metro Denver sees a big jump in the inventory of homes for sale in June
Denver7 & TheDenverChannel.com : Finding a home for sale is hard to come by these days, but some have made it work
Denver Business Journal : Metro Denver home inventory up in June, but prices climbed faster
Denver Post : Denver median home sold price nears $400,000
CBS4 News : Denver’s Housing Market Just Keeps Getting Tighter
CBS4 News [Video] : Denver’s Housing Market Just Keeps Getting Tighter
Denver Post : Frustration rises as a fifth of Denver home sale deals fall through in April 
Denver Business Journal : Metro Denver housing inventory hits record low for May
Denver Post : Inventory of homes for sale hits record low in metro Denver 
9News Denver [Video] : Low inventory leads to creative home-buying tactics
Denverite : Do people move to Colorado for legal weed? Probably not, but no one knows for sure
Denver Post : Denver home sale listings jump 33.6 percent over record-low February
Denver Business Journal : Denver-area home prices continue to climb; low-priced inventory scant
Denver Business Journal : $20 billion in metro Denver home sales in 2015 and other records
Denver Business Journal : Denver home inventory continues climb in November, but so do prices
Denver Business Journal : Colorado home prices up 12 percent, but inventory up too
Denver Business Journal : Denver-area house prices up 11%, but slowdown could be in sight
Denver Business Journal : Colorado's home-price pressure eases with influx of new listings
Denver Business Journal : Is Denver's residential real estate market cooling off?
Denver Business Journal : Torrid metro Denver home-price pace to continue
Denver Business Journal : Passing $400K, average Denver-area house sale prices hit all-time high
Denver Business Journal : Metro Denver home supply down 32% in March from year ago
Denver Business Journal : Average home price in metro Denver tops $390K
Denver Business Journal : Denver metro home sales created a $22 billion impact in 2014
Denver Business Journal : Denver area home buying continues slowdown
Denver Business Journal : Residential real estate market softened in Denver during August
Denver Business Journal : Metro Denver homebuying hits $1.9 billion in monthly sales
Denver Business Journal : Buying a metro Denver home? It will cost you more than ever
Realty Today : Four Factors That Play Important Roles in Denver's Real Estate Market in 2016
5280 Magazine : Issues That Will Impact the 2016 Real Estate Market
MONEY Magazine : Buyers Guide: How to Beat the Competition in a Hot Housing Market
Denver Business Journal : Anthony Rael, Denver Real Estate Agent & DMAR Market Trends Chair
Colorado Springs Gazette : Colorado Springs' lower home prices lure frustrated Denver buyers
Kiplinger Magazine : Money-Smart Tactics to Prosper in This Hot Housing Market
Denver Business Journal : Anthony Rael, Denver Real Estate Agent & DMAR Market Trends Chair
TIME-Money Magazine : The Letter That Saved $11,000. Really.
Builder and Developer Magazine : Denver’s Housing Market Just Keeps Getting Tighter
MSN Money : Millennials shift to buying as rents surge
DenverPost.com : Anthony Rael, Denver Real Estate Agent & DMAR Market Trends Chair

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