Is Colorado Springs Outperforming Denver? What 7% Growth Tells Us
Is Colorado Springs Outperforming Denver? What 7% Growth Tells Us
Colorado Springs home prices surge 7% while Denver sees 5.6% gains, but condo markets struggle as new apartment supply and insurance costs impact returns.

Why is Colorado Springs outpacing Denver in home price growth while condo values plummet across both markets?

Surprising data reveals Colorado Springs single-family homes up 7% year-over-year while Denver posts 5.6% gains, painting a complex picture of Colorado’s real estate landscape in early 2025. Join Chris Lopez and his expert panel as they dissect the latest market trends and implications for investors.

Key insights from this episode:

  • Sharp contrast between houses and condos – Denver condos down 4.4% while houses appreciate
  • Denver inventory up 57% year-over-year but still below historical averages
  • How seasonal trends affect both rental rates and property sales
  • Strategic insurance moves: why some investors are increasing deductibles to $5-10K
  • Outlook for Denver multifamily: 15,000 new units expected in 2025

For property owners and investors, this market update highlights emerging opportunities amid changing conditions. Single-family homes continue showing strength while condos and multifamily face headwinds from new supply and higher operating costs.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro
(01:02) Colorado Springs Sees Unexpected Growth in Single Family Homes
(05:08) Why Condos Are Taking the Biggest Hit in Both Markets
(08:05) Denver Market Analysis Reveals Growing Property Inventory
(13:41) Seasonal Rental Strategies for Maximum Returns
(20:48) Hidden Risks of Using Home Equity for Debt Consolidation
(25:32) Commercial Real Estate Investment Opportunities in 2025
(35:30) Smart Insurance Strategies for Real Estate Investors
(43:38) Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

Keyrenter Property Management Denver: https://keyrenterdenver.com/

Nova Home Loans: https://troyhowell.novahomeloans.com

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Connect with our Guests:

Email Brandon Scholten: [email protected]

Email Troy Howell: [email protected]

Email Jeff White: [email protected]

Email Jenny Bayless[email protected]

Who is Keyrenter?

Keyrenter Property Management Denver provides rental solutions for homeowners and real estate investors in the metro area who are interested in transforming their properties into passive income. It offers various services, from property marketing and thorough applicant screening to tenant placement and 24/7 maintenance services. Keyrenter Denver’s team of experts can take the clients’ burden of managing their rental off their hands so they can get back to what matters to them.

Who is Nova Home Loans?

For over 40 years, we’ve been focused on helping homeowners find the perfect loan to fit their financial needs and personal goals. Working with NOVA is a personalized experience from initial application to final loan closing and beyond. We will be with you every step of the way toward successful homeownership. Start working with NOVA & Troy Howell today!

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Chris Lopez
Chris Lopez is a Denver area real estate entrepreneur and investor, as well as the host of Bigger Pockets’ House Hackerz and the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast.
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