The journal
Denver
The market, the process, and what it actually takes to buy or sell here.
-
What It Really Costs to Sell a House (and Whether You Need a Realtor at All)
Realtor commissions after the 2024 rule changes, Colorado closing costs, cash offers, selling it yourself, and a worked example on a Denver home. The numbers most agents won't put in writing.
Read the post → -
Is the Denver Housing Market Crashing? An Honest Read for Late 2026
No, Denver isn't crashing. But it is the slowest market since 2008, 80% of sales involved a price cut or concession, and the rules for selling have changed. Here's what the September numbers actually say.
Read the post → -
Your Hail Deductible Just Changed — And It Could Cost You $10,000+
Colorado insurers are switching to percentage-based hail deductibles — often $10,000+. Here's what Denver homeowners and future sellers need to do now.
Read the post → -
The Honest Read on Denver Right Now
A 23-year Denver realtor's honest read on the 2026 market: what the latest numbers really say, who should sell now, and who should wait.
Read the post →