It’s November – Give Thanks!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we are planning a trip to Moab to hike, bike and connect in nature. Thinking about a November mountain getaway? Check out this beautiful cabin in the woods you can snuggle up in!
Curious about what’s on the market in Arvada, Fraser or Grand County? Reach out if you’d like more information!
What’s Happening with the Winter Park Expansion?
Major development plans are in the works for Winter Park – and I’m stoked on it! A Here’s the latest in the development plan – and if you’re thinking of heading up and want to put your feet up, check out the Winter Park Amtrak Express!
What’s the Denver Market Doing? Here’s a snapshot (October)
The market held steady this October, showing signs of growing balance between buyers and sellers. Closed sales dipped just 2% year over year, and the median price edged down only 1% to $590,000—proof that prices remain resilient even as activity cools. Homes spent a median of 35 days on market (seven days longer than last year), giving buyers a little more room to breathe. Affordable homes in the $300K–$399K range moved the quickest at just 30 days.
Inventory stayed tight with new listings down 4%, but buyer demand stayed active—pending sales rose 3%. Mid-range homes ($500K–$600K) led the way with the most closings, and nearly 500 homes sold over $1M, showing continued strength in the luxury segment.
Overall, buyers are gaining negotiating power, while sellers who price strategically and present well continue to attract serious interest.
What’s happening with rates!?
After years of aggressive rate-hikes, the Fed is cautiously easing—bringing its benchmark rate down to 3.75-4.00 %. But this is a measured move, not a rapid drop. For the rest of 2025, one more modest cut is possible—but don’t bank on big reductions unless inflation or the job market makes a dramatic turn. What that means for the housing market: a little more breathing space and negotiation room for buyers, but nothing like a full-blown rate relief scenario.
How Do You Get an Airbnb Up and Running!?
I live in Fraser, a mountain town in Grand County that’s close to world class mountain biking, hiking and skiing at Winter Park Resort. This means there are lots of short term rentals – who doesn’t want to come visit!? But how do you set up a short term rental in Grand County? I created a Short Term Rental Guide that tells you how! And if you need help managing your rental, let’s chat!
Reach out about my rental assistance services.
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