What’s Normal, Anyway?

Why Today’s Market Feels So Different

This summer, the Denver metro market is sending a clear message: we’re not in a frenzy anymore. Inventory is holding higher, the pace is slower, and for the first time in a long time, both buyers and sellers are finding space to think. That doesn’t mean things are easy—it just means they’re different. We’ve moved out of extremes, and that shift can feel more dramatic than it really is.

The key to navigating right now is understanding that the rules have changed. Success hinges on working with the market we’re in—not the one we remember.

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