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Colorado housing market trends and affordability

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The Colorado real estate market has exhibited varied regional trends and shifting demand patterns. Early data from August 2026 indicated a move toward a more balanced market in Colorado Springs, characterized by a 2 percent increase in inventory and a slight 1 percent decrease in sales. Regional median prices showed divergence, with Boulder returning to a $1.5 million median price while Fort Collins saw an 8 percent year-over-year increase. Subsequent reports for July 2026 highlighted a divergence between single-family homes and attached properties. While the median price for single-family homes rose 1.3 percent to $592,845, demand for condos and townhomes fell by 10.5 percent. ~~Despite~~ According to the July Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors, single-family home sales saw a ~~decline in active inventory,~~ 0.6% increase compared to last year, while closed sales for attached properties fell by 3.8%. Attached properties are also experiencing longer market durations, averaging 74 days compared to 53 days for single-family homes. Although overall state inventory declined by 7.8% to 34,694 homes, the scarcity of supply has not provided the same level of seller leverage for attached properties as it has for single-family homes. However, regional variations exist; recreational areas such as Eagle, Grand, and Routt counties reported spikes in sales volume for condos and townhomes, despite broader market cooling. The state ~~faces~~ continues to face a significant affordability crisis, with an estimated shortage of over 106,000 ~~homes and more than half of low-income residents being cost-burdened.~~ homes.

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