Denver Housing Market

Will Denver's housing market remain scorching hot in 2022? As the Denver Metro Housing Market continues to evolve, this blog will keep you up-to-date. Interest rates remained low and buyer demand remained consistently high throughout 2021. According to DMAR, more homes were purchased last year, totaling 63,684, than in any previous year. While demand was at an all-time high, new listings on the market fell 5.26 percent throughout the year.

At the start of January 2022, the Denver Metro area had only 1,477 active properties on the market, which is 11,175 fewer than normal. Due to sustained demand for housing and a lack of inventory, the market is expected to experience double-digit appreciation in 2022. It will be the first time since 2015-2016 and 1998-2000 when Denver saw back-to-back years of double-digit appreciation.

According to DMAR, the Denver metro area remains a seller's market with April 2022 being yet another unusual month. The latest report from DMAR shows the average price of a single-family detached home in the Denver metropolitan area increased by 3.93 percent from the previous month to $825,073. With successive months of rising prices and interest rates, the monthly mortgage payment for a buyer has also increased.

In April, the average close-price-to-list-price ratio for detached properties was 107.29 percent. The close-price-to-list-price ratio demonstrates how the market reacted a month ago to the increase in supply. A high list-to-sell ratio indicates a healthy real estate market in which buyers and sellers negotiate less over the sales price. With many individuals refinancing due to low-interest rates on their house and interest rates north of five percent, there is a minimal financial incentive to move.

The increased interest rates are already having an effect on the market's available inventory. The inventory is still relatively low in the Denver metropolitan area as 610 fewer properties were on the market a year ago than there are today. Inventory on the market typically increases by 8.59 percent month-over-month. This month it increased by an extraordinary 44.26 percent.

According to DMAR, in the Luxury Market (properties sold for $1 million or greater), the inventory is on the rise, with a 57.65 percent increase in new listings from this time last year. However, as a result of inflation, more homes will cross the threshold into the Luxury Market based solely on the asking price or, more likely, as a result of bidding wars that conclude at 20 percent or more above the original asking price.

Colorado Housing Market Trends

Although these stats are more extreme in metro Denver, high demand outstrips inventory across the Colorado housing market. It has increased the difficulty of finding a home to call your home. There are more buyers than there are houses, resulting in a seller's market that continues to drive prices up. This trend is primarily driven by low-interest rates. According to the Colorado Association of Realtors, the median Colorado single-family home price topped $500k for the first time in April of last year.

• In March 2022, the median price in the Colorado housing market (statewide) was $575,000, up +18.6% year-over-year.
• The Average Sales Price was $719,381, up 17.1%.
• Percent of List Price Received = 104.2%.
• Days on Market Until Sale = 27, down -25%.
• Closed sales of single-family homes were down by 9.4%.
• Months supply was down by 12.5% to 0.7 months.
• Inventory of Active Listings dropped by 19.6% year-over-year.
• New Listings increased by 6.5% year-over-year, which shows an increase in seller optimism.

Denver Housing Market's Quarterly House Price Appreciation

The FHFA House Price Index (FHFA HPI®) is an indicator for typical house price inflation in the United States. It is a broad measure of the movement of single-family house prices at various geographic levels. It indicates that home prices increased by 17.4 percent in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area over the past year. Prices also rose 2.6 percent over the last quarter (as of 2021 Q4).

Denver Housing Market Trends & Report 2022

The Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® (DMAR) published its April Market Trends Report which demonstrated that it is a seller’s market in the Metro Denver area. Based on the sustained demand for housing and lack of inventory, the market is projected to see double-digit appreciation this year as well. However, with a significant increase in month-end active and new listings, a modest seasonal change will benefit buyers who have begun to experience fatigue in the residential market. Simultaneously, current homeowners' equity continues to expand at an unparalleled rate.

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) reports show housing market statistics that focus on the Denver metro region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. It includes Greater Denver Metro Area Counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, and Park. Here are the numbers for March 2020 compared with March 2021.

ACTIVE LISTINGS

• (Attached) 759 represents the lowest April on record.
• The previous record was 2015 with 950 active listings.

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

• (Residential) $624,950 represents the highest number on record.
• (Detached) $684,550 represents the highest number on record.
• (Attached) $440,000 represents the highest number on record.

AVERAGE SALES PRICE

• (Residential) $726,988 represents the highest on record.
• (Detached) $825,073 represents the highest on record.
• (Attached) $495,078 represents the highest April on record.

MONTHS OF INVENTORY

• (Attached) 0.52 months represents the lowest April on record.
• The previous record low of 0.64 was in 2021.

Denver Market Trends Showing Month-Over-Month %Change

Not only Denver but the entire Colorado housing market is a hotspot to buy and sell real estate. Due to the surge in demand for homes, average prices for properties have increased in most regions throughout the state. Colorado Springs is in the strongest seller's market that we have ever seen. Low inventory and ever-soaring prices continue to impact affordability.

In March 2022, the median list price of homes in Colorado Springs, CO was $435K, trending up 14.5% year-over-year, according to Realtor.com. The median listing price per square foot was $210. The median sale price was $448.3K. Homes in Colorado Springs, CO sold for approximately the asking price on average. The sale-to-List Price Ratio was 102.54%. With a median listing price of $325K, Park Hill is the most inexpensive neighborhood. Even in the cheapest neighborhood, the median asking price exceeds $300,000. Broadmoor has a median listing home price of $822.5K, making it the most expensive neighborhood

Denver Real Estate Market Forecast 2022-2023 (Latest Projections)

What are the Denver real estate market predictions for 2022-2023? Denver has a track record of being one of the best long-term real estate investments in the U.S. Let us look at the home price appreciation trends recorded by Zillow over the past few years. Denver's strong economy gives buyers the ability to spend more on housing, consequently increasing real estate prices.

Home values rose so much over the past six or seven years that affordability became an issue for a person earning the median income in this area. But in 2019, it clearly experienced a cooling trend where home values appreciated by a mere 1%. The year ended with an average home price of $486,695 and a median of $420,000. This was up less than three percent from 2018, but up almost 90 percent from 2010.

Since the last decade (May 2012), the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro home values have appreciated by nearly 163% — Zillow Home Value Index. ZHVI represents the whole housing stock and not just the homes that list or sell in a given month. The typical home value of homes in the Denver metro is currently $627,072. It indicates that 50 percent of all housing stock in the area is worth more than $627,072 and 50 percent is worth less (adjusting for seasonal fluctuations).

In March 2021, the typical value of homes in Denver City was around $504,000. Home values have gone up 24.3% over the last twelve months. Denver is currently the seller's real estate market which means that demand is exceeding the supply, giving sellers an advantage over buyers in price negotiations. There are fewer homes for sale than there are active buyers in the marketplace.

Similar growth has been recorded by NeighborhoodScout.com as their data also shows that in the past ten years the Denver real estate appreciated by nearly 158.17%. This amounts to an annual real estate appreciation of 9.95%, which puts Denver in the top 10% nationally for real estate appreciation.

During the latest twelve months alone, the Denver appreciation rate has been at nearly 22.86%, and in the latest quarter, the appreciation rate has been 7.88%. If it remains steady, the annualized rate of appreciation becomes 35.46%. This figure also corroborates Zillow's positive forecast for the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro, so the home prices in this region are predicted to increase in the next twelve months.

Here is the latest housing forecast for Colorado, Denver, Denver County, and Denver MSA. The forecast is that the shortage of supply and an increase in the demand for housing from new homebuyers will push the prices higher in the next twelve months. If mortgage rates remain low, it will continue to bolster the home buying activity and pull home prices up. For sellers, now is the opportune time to put their Denver home up for sale. The pricing of homes is trending higher and is more attractive for sellers in the current phase.

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro home values have gone up 24.3% over the past year and will continue to rise in the next twelve months.
• Denver home values have gone up 20.9% over the past year (current value = $627,189) and will continue to rise in the next twelve months due to the supply-demand imbalance.
• Aurora home values have gone up 25.3% over the past year (current value = $514,942) and will continue to rise in the next twelve months.
• Lakewood home values have gone up 23.5% over the past year (current value = $630,568) and will continue to rise in the next twelve months.
• The typical value of homes in Colorado (statewide) is currently holding at $569,952. Home values have gone up 23.9% over the past year and will continue to rise in the next twelve months.

In conclusion, we can say that these numbers can be positive or negative depending on which side of the fence you are — Buyer or Seller? It is quite evident that the ongoing pandemic has not had any major impact on Denver’s housing market. Home sales & prices have created new records in the metro area. Denver Metro Area is still a strong seller’s market across the board but the historically low mortgage interest rates did help buyers as far as housing affordability is concerned.

In a balanced real estate market, it would take about six months for the supply to dwindle to zero. In terms of months of supply, Denver can become a buyer's real estate market if the supply increases to more than six months of inventory. And that’s not going to happen soon. Months Supply of Inventory in the metro Denver housing market has dropped to 0.52 months — which represents the lowest April on record.

Therefore, in the long term, the Metro Denver real estate market remains strong and skewed to sellers, due to a persistent imbalance in supply and demand. The only segment of the market in which homebuyers have the edge is condos priced over $1 million. Nationally, the houisng market is breaking all the records despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the real estate sector has been one of the most resilient areas of the economy during the severe economic shutdown.

Real estate market forecasts given in this article are just an educated guess and should not be considered financial advice. Real estate prices are deeply cyclical and much of it is dependent on factors you can’t control. Many variables could potentially impact the value of a home in Denver in 2022 (or any other market) such as big changes in the distressed, new-construction, or luxury home segments. There are also a wide variety of economic and political factors that can and do impact real estate markets. Most of these variables are difficult to predict in advance. 

How Did The Denver Housing Market Perform in 2021?

Two numbers stood out most: low inventory and skyrocketing prices. The lack of supply, combined with strong demand, drove record price gains. In 2021, the Denver metro averaged $612,274, a 16.68 percent gain over 2020. Prices reached a new all-time high and represented the tenth consecutive year of upward growth. The previous high point for percentage growth occurred in 2000 when it reached 15.77 percent. Those that followed the median price rise saw a 16.67 percent increase in 2021, nearly equal to the change in the average closed price.

Months of inventory (or MOD) is another strong indicator of market direction because it takes both active and closed listings into account. MOI was 0.56 on an annual average basis in 2021. A new record low, surpassing 2020's MOI of 1.21. 2012 was the last year in which Denver averaged greater than 2.0 MOI. The traditional period of four to five months is no longer adequate in light of current trends. As we settle into the new normal, the present market is heavily skewed in favor of the house seller.

Based on the market's sustained demand for housing and a lack of inventory, the market is expected to appreciate by double digits in 2022, which it hasn't seen in back-to-back years since 2015-2016 and 1998-2000. According to DMAR, there are a few elements that will determine if house prices continue to accelerate. The first consideration is supply and demand. At the start of January 2022, there are 41.87 percent fewer residences on the market than there were in January 2021.

The second aspect is that conforming loan ceilings in the Denver metro area increased to $684,250. This is $37,050 more than the applicable national conforming limits. This indicates that the majority of purchasers may acquire a $750,000 property with a 10% down payment without incurring a large loan. However, forecasts for the next year are divided between those who believe that already high prices and rising mortgage rates will price many buyers out of the market and those who believe that limited supply will fuel another year of double-digit price growth.

The median price of a single-family home sold in December was $599,900, which was flat with November's median price and represents a 19.34% increase from last December. The average closing price was $705,753, a 0.25 percent increase from November and a 15.61 percent increase from the previous year. The attached and detached segments both had close-price-to-list-price ratio averages of 101.24 and 101.66 percent respectively. A high list-to-sell ratio indicates a healthy real estate market in which buyers and sellers negotiate less over the sales price.

Denver Real Estate Market: Is It A Good Place For Investment?

Should you consider Denver real estate investment? Many real estate investors have asked themselves if buying a property in Denver is a good investment? You need to drill deeper into local trends if you want to know what the market holds for real estate investors and buyers in 2022. Denver is ranked as the country's 16th-most walkable city, with 600,158 residents. It has some public transportation and is very bikeable. Downtown is the most walkable neighborhood in Denver with a Walk Score of 93.

As per Neigborhoodscout.com, a real estate data provider, one and two-bedroom single-family detached are the most common housing units in Denver. Other types of housing that are prevalent in Denver include large apartment complexes, duplexes, rowhouses, and homes converted to apartments. Single-family homes account for about 40-45% of Denver's housing units. Denver ranked 13th for overall real estate investment and development, according to some 3,000 industry professionals surveyed and interviewed by the Urban Land Institute and PwC. Survey respondents viewed Denver's housing market even more favorably, collectively ranking it ninth overall.

Of greater importance to real estate investors in Denver is that the area is growing in population. The jobs are increasing and so are the number of renters. It is the largest and capital city of Colorado, home to roughly 700,000 people. The Denver metropolitan area is home to around 2.7 million people. The population has increased by 1.33% from 2019. The Denver-Aurora, Colorado statistical area is home to about three and a half million people. It has a low unemployment rate of 2.3% as of Dec 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A third of the population of the Denver metro area rents.

All these are excellent signs of investors looking to buy a rental property in Denver. Despite the recent cooling off, there are several reasons to consider a long-term investment in the Denver real estate market. Shortage of housing for a growing population, a strong economy & increasing jobs have been fueling the demand in the Denver housing market for the past many years. Denver is a key trade point for the country, and home to several large corporations in the central United States. It was named 6th on Forbes Magazine’s “Best Places for Business and Careers.” Denver South is home to 7 Fortune 500 companies. It is also home to mining and energy companies such as Halliburton, Smith International, Newmont Mining, and Noble Energy.

Let’s take a look at the number of positive things going on in the Denver real estate market which can help investors who are keen to buy an investment property in this city. We’ll address the biggest factor pulling people to the Denver housing market next.

Denver's Limited Room to Grow

Many of the fastest-growing markets in the US are along the Front Range, a part of the Southern Rocky Mountains. While there are houses in the hills, it is a lot harder to build on the mountainous landscape than on flat plains. In Denver’s case, the massive national forests and Rocky Mountain Park to the west of Denver and its suburbs prevent the expansion of the Denver housing market in that direction. This keeps home prices higher than they’d be in places like Dallas.

The residential median home price in Denver hovers around $530K. That’s a steal for the migrants from California, but the sheer numbers of them coming in is pricing locals out of the housing market. The median monthly rent here – and that includes one-bedroom apartments – is around $1100 a month. Note that you could get much more for a spacious single-family home for rent or a large condo. With a 3 bedroom detached single-family home, you could receive well over $2000 per month in rent. You’ll find strong ROI numbers for the Denver real estate market.

Denver's Quality of Life

We can joke about the people who moved to Colorado decades ago, inspired by the movie “Rocky Mountain High”. We’re not going to joke about the over-hyped medical marijuana industry there today. U.S. News & World Report published its list of the “150 Best Places to Live in the U.S.,” and four of the top five cities are right here in Colorado: Boulder (1), Denver (2), Colorado Springs (4), and Fort Collins (5). Denver was the second-best city to live on that list.

The area was a little lower on value than many like, but it ranked high on jobs, quality of life, and desirability. It is a beautiful city to live near the mountains – located on the western edge of the exquisitely beautiful High Plains. It is exactly one mile high above sea level and has the largest city park system in the nation, with 14,000 acres of mountain parks and 2,500 acres of natural areas.

That isn’t enough on its own to draw huge numbers of people to the Denver real estate market, but it is a factor. It has become the 19th-most populous city in the nation. The current metro area population of Denver in 2020 is 2,827,000, a 1.33% increase from 2019 (Macrotrends.net). Denver was ranked as a Beta world city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. It has been one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States, and real estate investments provide a direct way to participate in the strong growth of these economies. The strength of the overall economy significantly impacts the real estate market.

Denver's Strong Economy & Jobs Boost Its Real Estate Market

Job growth directly affects the real estate market. Demand for all types of real estate increases with the number of local jobs, as during periods of economic development or boom. Jobs are a major reason why people move to Denver in the first place. The Denver area’s unemployment rate is less than 3%. Denver’s unemployment rate has been well below the national average for years. The unemployment rate was 2.3% as of Dec 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average weekly wages for all industries in Denver Area are $1,265 (the U.S. = $1,093).

That explains why Denver is one of the top cities for in-migration, attracting people from all over the state as well as the country. Due to its proximity to the mineral-rich Rocky Mountains, Denver has long been a home for mining and energy companies such as Halliburton, Smith International, Newmont Mining, and Noble Energy. The top 25 employers in Metro Denver include government and municipal organizations, and corporations.

Denver Technological Center, better known as The Denver Tech Center or DTC, is a business and economic trading center located in Colorado in the southeastern portion of the Denver Metropolitan Area, within portions of the cities of Denver and Greenwood Village. It is home to several major businesses and corporations. The U.S. Government is the largest employer in Metro Denver. The Department of the Interior includes such agencies as the Bureau of Land Management, Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation, Bureau of Reclamation and all have offices in or near the Denver Metro area. Another top employer in the Denver Metro Area is the State of Colorado.

It employs nearly 30,000 people in the Denver Metro area. As the capital and largest city in the state, Denver hosts the State of Colorado in multiple locations. Centura Health is one of the top 25 employers for the metro Denver area. Its massive health care network includes 15 hospitals, eight affiliate hospitals, health neighborhoods, health at home, urgent care centers, emergency centers, mountain clinics, 100 plus physician practices, and clinics and Flight for Life Colorado.

Denver's The Strong Tourism Market

Denver is well known for its proximity to the Rockies. Other attractions in the area include but are not limited to the Denver Zoo and the Denver Botanic Gardens. Many of those 30 million tourists would love to have rented a house or apartment for their visit instead of a hotel. Then there’s the business traveler. Denver hosts around 80 conventions a year, too.

Whether someone is staying for a week for a convention or working a contract job in the tourism industry, this drives demand for short-term rentals that can be incredibly profitable. Renting on sites like Airbnb is legal if you have a business license, though around half of the Airbnb rentals are thought to be violating that rule. Denver is particularly progressive with allowing people to rent out their homes and apartments on Airbnb, though landlords may not agree with it.

Known Areas of Redevelopment

You don’t want to invest in the Denver housing market and end up losing money because the neighborhood is going downhill. Conversely, areas slated for redevelopment will almost certainly go up. And Denver has known and planned for areas of redevelopment. Downtown Denver saw multiple infill projects downtown ten years ago. Redevelopment is planned around Elitch Gardens today.

Key trade point for the country – Denver is home to several large corporations in the central United States. Denver South is home to 7 Fortune 500 companies. Denver was named 6th on Forbes Magazine’s “Best Places for Business and Careers.” Home for mining and energy companies such as Halliburton, Smith International, Newmont Mining, and Noble Energy.

Denver's Demographic Momentum

At first glance, the average age of 36 for residents versus 40 for the national average doesn’t sound too promising. However, this long-established city has already been noted as a great place to retire. That pulls the average age up. The coolness factor and job market attract equal numbers of young adults. That is why Millennials make up about 22% of Denver’s population. And given the job market and quality of life, they’ll probably stay here to raise families, generating more demand for the Denver housing market.

Generation X made that decision, too, which is why roughly a quarter of residents are under the age of 20. Additions to the local labor force tend to drive rents and prices up on properties in the vicinity and result in the local construction of homes and apartments. That will propel the Denver real estate market for decades to come.

Denver Rental Market is Very Big

A third of the Denver metro area rents. Since housing inventory is scarce, prices are going up much faster than wages, and the younger population is more comfortable renting than owning, the Denver housing market is seeing a rapid rise in its rental market. The sheer demand for housing stock is making it profitable to break up large homes into multiple apartments. Denver remains more expensive than other Colorado cities, including Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, and other major metro areas such as Phoenix and Charlotte, but considerably below California-based rent leaders and more.

If Forbes could recommend this as a Denver real estate market investment strategy in 2016, it can be seriously considered today. They said that any single-family home in the Denver housing market could be considered a good rental property due to the rapid rise in home prices. Denver Has A Large Student Population For Rental Homes. The college market presents a unique opportunity for landlords. There is a constant stream of people who will only rent unless they choose to stay after graduation. They may rent a while longer before feeling secure enough to buy a house.

Buying investment real estate in a college town is high risk. After all, when a college like Evergreen State scares off students or simply fails to attract them like many classics, private liberal arts schools that found themselves rendered redundant after brand name schools opened their doors, there’s less demand for the rental of the house as a permanent residence. You don’t have that problem in Denver since there are so many colleges in the Denver area. Schools range from the massive community college network to the 400 student Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology.

American Sentinel University in Aurora is home to 2600 students, while the Metropolitan State College of Denver has more than 20,000 students. The Colorado School of Healing Arts has only 100 students, while Colorado Christian University has more than 7000. Yes, the Denver real estate market for those who want to cater to students is diverse. You could invest in rental real estate near any of these colleges, knowing you could rent or sell to people that simply want to live in the area if student demand slacks off.

The pandemic is likely to change the expectations and behaviors of renters for an extended period of time. In Denver, rental prices for apartments will likely remain stable during the first half of 2021. Rents will likely see an increase in rent prices in the second half of the year.

Denver Rental Market Trends 2022

Dense urban areas are seeing weaker rental prices and drops in average rents, while some suburban sunbelt areas project small increases in rents. The main reason is working people relocating to less expensive and less dense areas. The April 2022 Rent Report from Apartment List reveals that Denver rents increased over the past month. Denver rent price increased 0.6% over the past month and has increased sharply by 14.7% in comparison to the same time last year.

Currently, median rents in Denver stand at $1,483 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,817 for a two-bedroom. This is the second straight month that the city has seen rent increases after a decline in January. Denver's year-over-year rent growth lags the state average of 15.1%, as well as the national average of 17.1%. Throughout the past year, rent increases have been occurring not just in the city of Denver, but across the entire metro. Of the largest 10 cities that we have data for in the Denver metro, all of them have seen prices rise.

Here's a look at how rents compare across some of the largest cities in the metro.

• Parker has seen the fastest rent growth in the metro, with a year-over-year increase of 17.2%. The median two-bedroom there costs $2,139, while one-bedrooms go for $1,887.
• Brighton has the least expensive rents in the Denver metro, with a two-bedroom median of $1,389; rents grew 1.5% over the past month and 9.7% over the past year.
• Broomfield has the most expensive rents of the largest cities in the Denver metro, with a two-bedroom median of $2,293; rents increased 1.8% over the past month and 15.4% over the past year.

Compared to most other large cities across the country, Denver is less affordable for renters.

• Rents increased sharply in other cities across the state, with Colorado as a whole logging rent growth of 15.1% over the past year.
• For example, rents have grown by 15.9% in Fort Collins and 12.3% in Colorado Springs.
• Denver's median two-bedroom rent of $1,817 is above the national average of $1,306.
• Nationwide, rents have grown by 17.1% over the past year compared to the 14.7% increase in Denver.
• While Denver's rents rose sharply over the past year, many cities nationwide also saw increases, including Phoenix (+25.4%), Austin (+22.6%), and Seattle (+18.9%).
• Renters will generally find more expensive prices in Denver than in most similar cities.
• For example, Colorado Springs has a median 2BR rent of $1,443.

As of May 11, 2022, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Denver, CO is currently $1,754. This is a 28% increase compared to the previous year. Over the past month, the average rent for a studio apartment in Denver increased by 1% to $1,534. The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment remained flat, and the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment increased by 4% to $2,345.

• Two-bedroom apartment rents average $2,345 (a 24% increase from last year).
• Three-bedroom apartment rents average $2,800 (a 12% increase from last year).
• Four-bedroom apartment rents average $2,945 (a 7% increase from last year).

The Zumper Denver Metro Area Report analyzed active listings last month across 13 metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Colorado one bedroom median rent was $1,481 last month. Westminster ranked as the most expensive city with one bedrooms priced at $1,770 whereas Laramie was the most affordable city with one bedrooms priced at $720.

The best place to buy rental property is about finding growing markets. Cities like Longmont & Lakewood are good for investors looking to get started with rental property ownership at an affordable price. These trends provide a macro look at the growing rental demand. Each real estate market has its own unique supply-demand dynamics with unique neighborhoods that present their own opportunities for investors.

These cities look good for rental property investment this year as rents are growing over there.

The Fastest Growing Cities For Rents in the Denver Metro Area (Y/Y%)

• Lakewood had the fastest growing rent, up 29.2% since this time last year.
• Englewood saw rent climb 23.8%, making it second.
• Denver ranked as third with rent increasing 23.2%.

The Fastest Growing Cities For Rents in the Denver Metro Area (M/M%)

• Denver had the largest monthly growth rate, up 4.9%.
• Westminster rent climbed 4.7% last month, making it the second fastest growing.
• Lakewood was third with rent increasing 3.3%.

Denver Is Relatively Landlord-Friendly

Colorado is relatively landlord-friendly; compare it to the West coast, and it is a landlord’s dream. You don’t have to give tenants notice that you’re entering a property. You can quickly begin evictions if they haven’t paid the rent. That protects your investment in the Denver housing market. There’s no limit on late fees. There are no state laws that prevent you from rekeying the locks after evicting them. If they violate the lease, give them formal notice. The tenants then have 72 hours to correct the issue or move out. If they don’t comply with notices, then you can go to court. If the court agrees with you, the sheriff gives the tenants 48 hours to move out before forcing them out.

Denver Colorado Real Estate Investment Markets

Investing in Denver's real estate can be a worthy investment due to a steady rate of appreciation. There are many reasons why the Denver real estate market is going strong today and is certain to remain strong for years to come. You cannot afford to miss out on this growing and appreciating real estate market. Good cash flow from Denver investment properties means the investment is, needless to say, profitable.

On the other hand, a bad cash flow means you won’t have money on hand to repay your debt. Therefore, finding a good Denver real estate investment opportunity would be key to your success. Even as Denver home prices have reached new heights, the market remains attractive to residential real estate investors in the $300,000 to $399,000 price range. As they continue to compete for potential investment properties at the lower end of the market, the challenges for first-time homebuyers will remain.

The homebuyers won’t be able to outbid real estate investors and would end up renting. The high prices combined with the lack of higher gains have slowed down fixing and flipping investment properties in Denver. The best investment is now looking for a rental property that will generate good cash flow. Your best tenants would be the retirees who intend to relocate to Denver and want to purchase property to rent out. The three most important factors when buying real estate anywhere are location, location, and location.

The location creates desirability. Desirability brings demand. There should be a natural and upcoming high demand for rental properties. Demand would raise the price of your Denver investment property and you should be able to flip it for a lump sum profit. The neighborhoods in Denver must be safe to live in and should have a low crime rate. The neighborhoods should be close to basic amenities, public services, schools, and shopping malls.

Some of the popular neighborhoods for buying a house or an investment property in Denver are Jefferson Park, Berkeley, Park Hill, Cheesman Park, Congress Park, Hilltop, Sunnyside, Capitol Hill, Highland, Platte Park, Stapleton, Reunion, Cherry Creek, Aspen, and Washington Park.

Denver housing prices are not only among the most expensive in Colorado but they are also some of the most expensive in all of the United States. It depends on how much you are looking to spend and if you are wanting smaller investment properties or larger deals such as duplex and triplex in Class A neighborhoods. As with any real estate purchase, act wisely. Evaluate the specifics of the Denver housing market at the time you intend to purchase. Hiring a local property management company can help in finding tenants for your investment property in Denver.

The inventory is low, but opportunities are there. According to Realtor.com, there are 69 neighborhoods in Denver, where properties are available for sale. If you think of investing in Denver, you have decided on a long-term investment property. Here are the ten neighborhoods in Denver having the highest real estate appreciation rates since 2000—List by Neigborhoodscout.com.

1. Victory Crossing
2. City Center
3. Stapleton
4. Stapleton South
5. Stapleton East
6. Stapleton North
7. Stapleton Southeast
8. CBD
9. Ballpark
10. Jefferson Park

Colorado Springs is another sizzling hot market for real estate investment in 2020. The Colorado Springs real estate market contains several large populations of renters, many practical reasons for people to move here from the surrounding area and across the country, and long-term factors that will drive growth for years to come. Forget the Mile High City and invest in the Colorado Springs real estate market.

Aurora is a fairly large city on the east side of Denver. Its proximity to Denver has long kept it in the realm of the Denver suburb. The Aurora real estate market 2020 is seeing rising prices & rents. Aurora, Colorado is more than a growing suburb. It is a large, thriving city in its own right. It has a bright future, and it is poised for rapid appreciation and increasing rental rates. This is a good time to invest in the Aurora real estate market.

Boulder real estate market is another good place to buy investment properties. Boulder is located in northern Colorado. The Boulder metro area is becoming a high-tech hub, driving up rental rates and property values. Others are lured here by the promise of high-paying jobs or attending school somewhere they can intern at Big Tech firms without paying a fortune. Boulder’s economy is stabilized by the presence of government research institutes and the proximity to Denver’s buzzing economy.

Buying or selling real estate, for a majority of investors, is one of the most important decisions they will make. Choosing a real estate professional/counselor continues to be a vital part of this process. They are well-informed about critical factors that affect your specific market areas, such as changes in market conditions, market forecasts, consumer attitudes, best locations, timing, and interest rates.

NORADA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS has extensive experience investing in turnkey real estate and cash-flow properties. We strive to set the standard for our industry and inspire others by raising the bar on providing exceptional real estate investment opportunities in many other growth markets in the United States. We can help you succeed by minimizing risk and maximizing the profitability of your investment property in Denver, Colorado.

Consult with one of the investment counselors who can help build you a custom portfolio of Denver turnkey properties. These are “Cash-Flow Rental Properties” located in some of the best neighborhoods of Denver. Not just limited to Denver or Colorado but you can also invest in some of the best real estate markets in the United States. All you have to do is fill up this form and schedule a consultation at your convenience. We’re standing by to help you take the guesswork out of real estate investing. By researching and structuring complete Denver turnkey real estate investments, we help you succeed by minimizing risk and maximizing profitability.

Let us know which real estate markets in the United States you consider best for real estate investing! 

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REFERENCES

Market Data, Reports & Forecasts
https://www.recolorado.com
https://www.dmarealtors.com
https://www.zillow.com/denver-co/home-values
https://www.littlebighomes.com/real-estate-denver.html
https://www.recolorado.com/market-statistics/market-watch.aspx
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Denver_CO/overview
https://www.zumper.com/blog/rental-price-data/
https://www.zumper.com/blog/denver-metro-report/

Best Neighborhoods for real estate
https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/co/denver/real-estate

Foreclosures
https://www.realtytrac.com/statsandtrends/co/denver-county/denver

Quality of life, Unemployment, Rent, Tourism
https://realestate.usnews.com/places/colorado/denver
https://denverrelocationguide.com/largest-employers-in-denver
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/why-where-invest-denver-real-estate
https://www.denverpost.com/2014/12/16/denver-experiencing-its-best-convention-year-ever

Landlord friendly
http://www.landlordstation.com/blog/top-landlord-friendly-states
https://www.avail.co/education/laws/colorado-landlord-tenant-law

Short term rentals
https://crej.com/news/airbnb-31-billion-gorilla-room
https://businessden.com/2018/08/27/50-of-airbnb-landlords-ignore-denver-rules-taxes-in-booming-100m-industry

Growing rental market
https://www.5280.com/2017/04/everything-know-denvers-real-estate-market-wrong
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ingowinzer/2016/07/31/should-you-invest-in-denver-area-real-estate/#16f926277fc5

Redevelopment
https://denverinfill.com/home-old.htm
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/03/06/river-mile-denver-elitch-gardens-redevelopment/

Colleges
https://www.collegesimply.com/colleges-near/colorado/denver