4-29-2026 Back Home, Back to Work, and Back to Real Life in the Foothills

Home Again, With a Little Jet Lag

I am back from London and slowly getting back into the swing of things. And by slowly, I mean waking up at 2 or 3 a.m., wondering if I should start my day, then deciding sleep is still a good idea.

Coming home was actually lovely. Thanks to my friend’s companion pass, I got to fly Polaris business class. The internet was out, so I could not work, which meant I was forced to rest. Honestly, I’ll take it.

At home, life is full. Tag is working 6 days a week, 13-hour days, with a 1.5-hour commute each way for the next two months. After that, we are taking our family road trip up the East Coast into Canada in a camper van, which feels like a total dream.

Sterling is loving rugby, and his jamborees start soon. Bridger is still doing private basketball lessons, and we have an MRI scheduled to see if elbow surgery might help him get back to baseball. So, yes, we are juggling. But that is family life, right?

I also had a past client come into town, someone I originally met through CrossFit, and he joined us for a class. He sold his Tiny Town cabin at the absolute best time, and apparently, the new owners have done a ton of work. Naturally, now I need to drive by because I am way too curious.

Also, local farm stand season may be my new personality. I stopped at one on Highway 73 between Conifer and Evergreen and bought sourdough bread, a sourdough cinnamon loaf, and cookies. All delicious. I found a few other stands too, though some were empty. There is one across from Ace in Conifer and another with eggs south of the Marshdale roundabout. I am determined to find them all.

Real Estate Life: Closings, Cabins, and Pricing Reality

On the real estate side, I should be closing my fifth property this month on Thursday. April is usually my busiest month, so this is not totally normal, although I would not be mad if it became normal.

I also have a couple of listings coming soon. One is a very cute cabin on a pond in Bailey. Imagine fishing a stocked pond right in your backyard. In the winter, you can ice skate and ice fish. In the summer, you can regular fish. What more could you ask for?! There is a small voluntary HOA fee, and part of what that covers is the stocked pond, so really, you are getting a few fish dinners out of the deal.

I also have a fixer-upper coming in Englewood.

The biggest thing I have been researching lately is pricing. For homes in Conifer, Bailey, and Pine, the difference between pricing correctly and chasing the market is pretty dramatic. Homes priced right are selling in about two weeks with no price corrections. Homes that need price reductions are sitting for a median of more than 100 days.

That is the market talking very clearly.

If you are thinking about selling a home in Conifer, Evergreen, Pine, Bailey, Morrison, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, or Arvada, the first price is not just a number. It is your strategy.

The Greater Denver Metro Market Right Now

The Denver metro real estate market is still moving, but buyers are thoughtful. According to DMAR’s March 2026 report, buyer demand picked up as new inventory came on, showing more spring momentum. (DMAR)

The Colorado Association of REALTORS reported active inventory at 13,447 listings, average days on market at 56, and months of supply at 3.2 across the seven-county Denver metro area. (Colorado Association of REALTORS) REcolorado also reported March closed listings up 3% year over year, with median days in MLS at 18. (REcolorado)

So what does that mean in plain English?

Buyers have more choices, especially as inventory continues its seasonal climb toward June. If you are buying, this can be a great window because more options usually mean a little more breathing room.

For sellers, pricing matters now more than ever. The homes that look good, feel good, and are priced well are still moving. The ones that are reaching too far are sitting, reducing, and losing momentum.

If you missed the early spring rush, late August can be another strong window to list, especially before the holiday slowdown begins.

As always, the market is not good or bad. It is specific. Specific to your home, your location, your condition, your price, and your timing.

And that is where strategy matters.