"What is now proven was once only imagined"

- William Blake

Welcoming Fall 2025 from the Carey Family. I want you all to know that getting 3 kids to smile in the same picture is more difficult than selling a house in a slow market! We are excited to see all of our kids happy and healthy, although Grace has learned the typical, 2-year old manipulation tactics....

Market Update

Let me start by saying it's been a busy summer! I haven't sent my newsletter for a couple of months due to an ever changing market & an absolutely crazy-busy workload in this market. Seeing certain categories with spikes that we haven't seen in over a decade here in Denver. Oh, and also having a newborn. Let's jump into what's new, what's old, and what's changing:

To begin with, houses are taking significantly longer to sell than they used to. Over the past 5 years (from September-to-September), we have seen an uptick in Days In MLS. Currently, we're sitting at 46 days for an attached home and 33 for a detached. But, let's take this a step further because many of my clients live in Jefferson county (let me know if you'd like the metrics for your county if you live elsewhere).

The numbers above are a reflection of only Jefferson County. Some interesting things to consider are how long properties are taking to sell. In comparison to September 2024, detached homes went from 32 days to 45 and attached (condos/townhomes) went from 39 to 54. We'll jump into a little more detail on this below, but let's first take a look overall inventory to understand why it's taking so much longer to sell your home.

If you read my newsletters often, you've seen this evolving chart more than once. For the newbies, the green line represents Active Listings. As we sit today, there are approximately 13,000 homes for sale on the Denver Metro market. Negating the past couple of months, we haven't seen numbers like that since 2012 (squint your eyes). But, I'd also like to point out that in 2012, Active Inventory was trending DOWN, in our market today, it's trending up.

While I wouldn't go as far as to say we're in a full blown buyers' market, I will say that sellers just don't have the same leverage that they had for 10+ years. In looking at closed transactions throughout the market, we are seeing a significant increase in concessions, reduced prices, and greater bargaining power from the buyer. This can certainly be frustrating when selling your home after living in an environment for over a decade where you could say 'absolutely NOT' to every buyers request.

How can you fix it? To begin with, take care of items before you hit the market. Just drive down the road and chances are you will see multiple other homes for sale, buyers have thousands of options with multiple homes for sale in every neighborhood. As a seller, you have to stand out compared to the additional options that buyers now have. Email or call me to discuss what that may look like for your specific home.

Mark the Date // Santa's Coming...

It's that time of year again where the big guy starts getting ready to make his trip down from the North Pole. Last December we brought in a professional photographer & the real Santa. This is a free event where you can come get family photos and meet Santa (no age required;-)). We will have appetizers, hot chocolate, cookies, and festive cheer. Dates are still being confirmed, but I would love to invite you to join us in early December to this holiday event in Lakewood! More details to come in the next couple of weeks.

Homeowner Tip // Did You Know?

Today's tip, which I recently learned, is that the type of dish soap you use can positively or negatively impact your sewer line, let me explain: Dawn dish soap is known by industry standards to include the best degreaser, hence why it's used to treat/clean animals affected by oil spills. The same is true for your sewer line. By using Dawn, or a comparable brand, you are doing 2 things: Cleaning your dishes and also cleaning your sewer line by breaking up grease buildup in your line.

Active Listings

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6951 S Harlan Ct. Littleton

This beautiful home sits on .4 acres in the heart of the Columbine Knolls neighborhood. Complete with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and over 3,300 sq ft, there are a lot of boxes checked here. In this neighborhood, you're at the end of a cul-de-sac and just a few yards away from the neighborhood pool ($300/year for unlimited access with a family as big as 7 members). Email me for more details, but check out our neighborhood highlight video below...

4455 Zephyr St., Wheat Ridge

If you're looking for a unique and meticulously maintained home, you can stop searching. With incredible character, over 2,000 sq ft, and a backyard sanctuary, I am pleased to be welcoming this garden-lovers gem to the market. Click above to see how unique and beautiful this home is both inside and outside!

15815 W 2nd Ave. Golden

If you're looking for million-dollar views, this is the place. Located in Golden, this home offers a large lot, quiet neighborhood, hardwood floors, exterior landscaping, interior paint, but the best part is your private sunset views over the front range every single night! Click on the photo above to see more.

Under Contract

8836 W Asbury Dr. Lakewood

Congratulations to my clients in Lakewood for getting under contract on this lovely ranch-style home only a few yards away from Green Gables Elementary school!

2173 S Field St. Lakewood

Congratulations to my clients who are selling this home which is also right next to Green Gables Elementary school, complete with updates throughout, specifically the amazing hardwood floors!

Sold

Golden, Co

Congratulations to my client who sold this ranch home located just across the street from another house that I have for sale in Golden. Great job being patient, working hard, and getting your home all set up for the market!

Idaho Springs, Co

Congratulations to my clients in Idaho Springs. I loved selling this home, but perhaps I loved it more to just go up and explore these 10 acres overlooking Idaho Springs and the vast views of the Rockies!

Morrison, Co

Congratulations to my clients who bought in the beautiful Homestead neighborhood in west Morrison. I loved working on getting this closed, but even more so was getting to know this property and neighborhood, this was an amazing find for many years to come!

Websites and Resources

Exploring Neighborhoods

Bear Valley

Columbine Knolls

Wishing you a colorful Colorado fall!

Travis Carey

Broker Assoc.

M: 607.435.5113

travis.carey@compass.com