October 2026 Your Castle Real Estate Newsletter

A Season for Thoughtful Moves

September gave Denver Metro buyers more homes to choose from and more time to consider them. Inventory grew, homes generally took longer to sell than they did in August, and fewer purchases moved forward. Prices also eased month over month, although the year-over-year picture remained more stable for detached homes than for condos and townhomes. As we settle into fall, the story is one of a market requiring more patience and careful decisions on both sides of the transaction.

September ended with 13,567 active listings, up 3.72% from August and the highest September inventory level since 2011. That increase wasn’t driven by a rush of new sellers: new listings were essentially unchanged from the previous month and slightly below last September. Instead, available homes accumulated as sales slowed. The difference was especially noticeable among attached homes, where inventory was nearly 10% higher than a year ago, compared with just over 1% growth for detached homes. Buyers have more selection, and sellers have more competition for their attention.

That growing selection came with a longer shopping window. Homes spent an average of 52 days in MLS, with a median of 32 days—both higher than in August. Detached homes still moved more quickly, with a 49-day average and a 28-day median, although both measures increased nearly 17% during the month. Attached homes averaged 64 days, while their median held at 44. The year-over-year comparison was less dramatic: average market time rose slightly overall, while the median was lower. September felt slower than August, without every measure pointing to a slower pace than last fall.

Fewer buyers signed contracts or reached the closing table. Pending sales declined about 6% from August across both property types and were approximately 13% below last September. Closings saw a larger pullback, falling nearly 12% month over month and just over 21% year over year, with similar declines for detached and attached homes. Together, those figures help explain why inventory increased despite little change in new listings. Homes continued coming to market, while fewer were moving through the purchase process.

Prices eased alongside that slower activity. The overall average close price declined 3.28% from August to $700,435, while the median fell 3.20% to $575,000. Detached homes saw larger monthly adjustments than attached homes, whose average and median prices each slipped roughly 1% or less. Looking back a year tells a different story: detached prices remained relatively steady, with the average nearly 2% higher and the median unchanged. Attached prices were lower at both measures, including a 6.28% decline at the median. Those differences matter when setting expectations, whether you’re preparing to sell a detached home or shopping for a condo.

Fall Is in the Air: October & November Events

Crisp mornings, colorful leaves, and a little Halloween spirit—fall is in full swing across the Front Range! From pumpkin patches and spooky outings to live music, theater, sporting events, and community celebrations, there’s plenty to enjoy before the holiday bustle begins. Here are a few happenings around Denver Metro and Colorado Springs to explore from mid-October through mid-November.

Denver Metro

October Events

• Spooky Light Show | Present-October 30

• Disney’s Beauty & the Beast | Present-November 7

• Denver Film Festival | October 22-November 1

• Dìa de los Muertos at Civic Center | October 24

• Denver Nuggets Home Opener | October 24

• BOOnion Station | October 29

• Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas | October 29-31

  
  

November Events

• Denver Arts Week | November 5-16

  
  

Colorado Springs

October Events

• Pumpkin Fest at Venetucci Farm | Present – October 31

• Monster Jam | October 23-25

• Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Festival | October 24

• Downtown Candy Crawl | October 24

• World Ballet Company: Swan Lake w/ a Live Orchestra | October 25

• Edward Scissorhands | October 30-31

  
  

November Events

• Dìa de los Muertos Events | November 1-2

• In Their Honor Veteran’s Day Parade | November 7

  
  

For Sellers

This is a market where every part of the first impression matters. Buyers can compare more homes, take their time, and look closely at condition and value. Accurate pricing, thoughtful preparation, and photos that clearly communicate the home’s strengths need to work together. Help buyers picture daily life there: show how a spare room can serve multiple purposes, highlight manageable outdoor spaces, and make each room feel inviting and useful. A longer selling timeline also calls for regular reviews of feedback and competing listings, so adjustments are thoughtful and timely.

For Buyers

Fall can offer breathing room as some households pause their searches until the New Year. That may mean less competition, although selection typically narrows as sellers withdraw homes for the holidays. If moving fits your life and budget, there is value in staying engaged. Seller-paid concessions and rate buydowns may help structure a workable purchase, depending on the property and loan. Have your lender compare the full costs and any future payment changes so your decision rests on a payment you can comfortably manage.