At Home With Abell To Sell | Volume 4 | Series 9

At Home With Abell To Sell | Vol 4. | Series 9


2026

September

Reset, Refresh,

and Real Estate

September has always felt more like the true beginning of the year than January ever could. It’s a month defined by a collective exhale as the frantic pace of summer winds down and we crave routine again. We trade beach towels for cozy blankets and naturally turn our focus back to the interior of our lives and homes. This is the time of year when we notice how our spaces actually function. We start wishing for a more organized mudroom to catch the chaos, a dedicated workspace that isn't the kitchen island, or just a living room that feels a bit more intentional.


A home should adapt to the chapters of your life, seamlessly supporting your daily rhythms instead of making them harder. If this season of transition has you rethinking what you need from your space, you don't have to navigate it alone.

Real Estate in the News

Think Nobody's Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

Recent pending home sales data reveals that steady buyer demand is continuing to drive strong transactions nationwide, proving that serious buyers are actively making moves and giving sellers every reason to list with confidence this season.

Colorado Housing Market Holds Steady, but Growing Divide Emerges Between Single-Family and Attached Homes

Colorado’s housing market remained stable in July, but that stability camouflages an increasingly pronounced divide between single-family homes and condos and townhomes. Across both the seven-county Denver metro area and state, tighter inventory helped support single-family prices despite relatively flat sales activity, while attached properties faced weaker buyer demand, longer marketing times and softer pricing, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS®.

Market stATS and Overview

August was a good reminder that the Denver market can’t really be labeled as simply “good” or “bad.” Inventory and prices remained relatively steady, while sales slowed. The market continues to feel balanced overall, but the experience can look very different depending on the home, price point, and individual goals.


Prices

Prices continue to show remarkable stability. The median sale price landed at $594,495, essentially unchanged from last year. Detached home prices held steady, while attached homes saw more pressure, with prices down nearly 5% year-over-year.


Sales Volume

Sales slowed noticeably in August, with closed sales down nearly 19% from July. Homes are also taking a little longer to sell, with median days on market increasing to 27. That said, year-to-date closings are only down about 3.5% from 2025.


Economic Factors and Buyer Behavior

Economic uncertainty and fluctuating mortgage rates continue to keep buyers thoughtful and selective. Some are ready to move quickly when the right opportunity comes along, while others are choosing to wait—or even rent—until the timing and numbers make more sense.


Overall

The Denver market isn’t dramatically rising or falling—it’s holding steady. More than ever, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for buyers or sellers. Success in this market comes down to understanding your specific situation, staying realistic, and building a strategy around your timing and goals.

Local Happenings

Sep 18-20 & 25-27

Denver Oktoberfest

A staple two-weekend festival taking place in Downtown Denver's Ballpark District. Free to attend, the event features classic celebrations like keg bowling, stein hoisting competitions, live music, the Long Dog Derby, and authentic German food and drink.


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sEP 26TH- nOV 1ST

Elitch Gardens Fright Fest

A “fun by day, fright by night” festival with a lot of Halloween-themed events for all ages to enjoy.


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Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

The Most Important Room in Your House To Stage, According to Buyer's Real Estate Agents

Top real estate agents share why focusing your staging efforts on the main living room creates an immediate emotional connection with prospective buyers and helps your listing stand out.

Courtesy of

Realtor.com

Benjamin Moore Just Released Its Autumn-Winter Color Palettes

Discover the newly released autumn color palettes from Benjamin Moore, featuring cozy neutrals and rich accent shades that will help bring warmth and elevated style to your interiors.

25 Ways to Get Instant Curb Appeal for Less Than $100

Transform your home exterior and elevate buyer interest with quick, high-impact landscaping and front porch upgrades that cost under one hundred dollars.

Courtesy of

Homes & gardens

Courtesy of

HGTV

How We Don’t Waste, Rescues Millions of Meals in Denver

Denver-based nonprofit We Don’t Waste is finding ways to divert unused food to people in need.

End of Summer Home Decor Must-Haves

Essentials for seamlessly transitioning from a bright summer feel to a more cozy one.

Featured Listings

Capitol Hill

909 Logan Street, # 11I

1 BD 1 BA 587 SF $215,000

Platt Park

1455 South Emerson Street

3 BD 2 BA 1536 SF $825,000

Recently Sold

Greenwood Village

4360 South Alton Court

5 BD 3 BA 3472 SF $1,600,000

Cory-Merrill

1466 South Milwaukee Street

5 BD 2 BA 2821 SF $1,130,000

Crestmoor

177 South Monaco St

3 BD 4 BA 2406 SF $840,000

Wheatridge

7875 West 43rd Circle

2 BD 3 BA 1604 SF $532,000

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.
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