Newsletters 2025 December 7, 2025

December 2025 | Newsletter

December 2025 | Newsletter

Housing Forecast 2026: Mortgage Rates Remain Above 6%, but Affordability Improves Modestly

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Key Housing Trends and Tips:

Neighborhood & Regional Spotlights

Value & Growth: Suburbs like Arvada and Wheat Ridge remain popular for their balance of space, access to the mountains, and slightly better affordability than Denver proper.

Redevelopment Zones: Areas like Sun Valley, Villa Park, and West Colfax are seeing appreciation potential as redevelopment projects transform industrial zones into mixed-use residential hubs.

Luxury Market ($1M+): This segment remains active but slower. Buyers are extremely picky, prioritizing “lifestyle” amenities (views, high-end finishes) and move-in readiness

Aggressive Builder Incentives

New construction builders are currently offering some of the best math for buyers. Because they have large inventory to clear before the end of the year, they are offering:

Permanent Rate Buydowns: Some builders are offering fixed rates in the 4.99% – 5.5% range (well below the market average).

Flex Cash: Incentives for upgrades or closing costs are widely available.