MARKET SNAPSHOT — Key Investor Metrics
Median home price (Metro Denver) — Pricing in the Denver metro region remains near $599K for all-homes in 2025, reflecting a cooling from pandemic highs. Denver Group Real Estate+1
• Housing inventory trend — Inventory is reported to be about 16% higher than this time last year in Colorado overall. Colorado Association of REALTORS
• Rental vacancy rate (Colorado) — State-wide rental vacancy ran around 7.6% in principal cities in mid-2025. iPropertyManagement.com+2Keyrenter Denver+2
• Rental market absorption — In the Denver metro, new unit deliveries are high, and vacancy for newer apartments has climbed into double-digits in parts (12%+) as supply outpaces demand. The Colorado Sun+1
• Days on market for homes — Listings in the metro are averaging roughly 76 days on market per recent data. Audience Town+1
• Mortgage/interest context — Mortgage rates remain elevated (around 6.3% reported in October 2025). Colorado Association of REALTORS
• Home value movement — According to Zillow, Denver leads US metros in which homes lost value this past year (91% of metros measured). Denver Westword
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HANDYMAN / MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST — Seasonal Priorities
Winterize plumbing lines — With freezing temperatures ahead, ensure exposed pipes are insulated and shut-off valves are functioning to prevent freeze-thaw damage. Keyrenter Denver
• Weather-seal the building envelope — Check caulking around windows/doors, inspect insulation and seal air infiltration to lower heating bills and improve tenant comfort. The Department of Energy's Energy.gov+1
• Inspect and service the HVAC / furnace system — Seasonal service now avoids mid-winter breakdowns; confirm filter changes and safe venting.
• Gutter & roof debris clearance — Remove leaves/branches from gutters to prevent ice dams and drainage backup during snow or freeze events.
• Smoke/CO detector check & GFCI protection — Test every unit’s alarms, ensure ground-fault circuit interrupters are operational, especially in older buildings.
LEGAL & TENANT LAW UPDATE — What Owners Must Know
Update: HB 1108 – Early Termination on Tenant Death: This law (effective Sept 1 2025) voids landlord rights to liquidated damages, acceleration of rent or other fees when a tenant dies and the lease terminates early. Spencer Fane+1
Update: HB 1168 – Protections for Victims-Survivors: Effective August 6 2025, this law adds housing protections for victims-survivors of unlawful sexual behavior around rent/failure to pay. Spencer Fane+1
Update: SB 25-20 – Receivership for Neglected Apartment Buildings: Passed in 2025, this bill gives the attorney general / municipalities power to petition for a receivership when an owner repeatedly fails habitability standards. Colorado Newsline
INSURANCE TIP OF THE MONTH — Provided by Summit Insurance
Holiday décor increases electrical load. Overloaded outlets and aging extension cords create fire risk, which is typically covered only when the cause isn’t due to negligence. Remind tenants to avoid daisy-chaining power strips and use indoor/outdoor-rated cords. For owners, confirming smoke alarms and GFCI outlets are functioning reduces liability exposure.
Holidays lights- a beautiful disaster waiting to happen
RISK ALERTS — Seasonal or Emerging Risks
Elevated vacancy in newer apartment stock signals income risk for smaller landlords in newer builds; plan for possible longer-turnover. Keyrenter Denver+1
• Increased home value risk: Cooling values in the Denver market (with value declines) may impact collateral, loan-to-value and refinance decisions for investor-owners. Denver Westword
LOOKING AHEAD — What Investors Should Expect Next Month
Winter leasing activity remains slow — Historically, leasing momentum dips in December/January; plan accordingly for possible turnover delays.
• Utility / heating cost pressure — With colder months ahead, expect higher heating usage; energy-efficiency upgrades will help maintain cash-flow.
• Refinance/mortgage planning horizon — With interest rates elevated, any portfolio re-financing should be evaluated now for closing before potential rate increases or regulation changes.
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