Market update
Denver metro inventory: what four months of supply means
June 26, 2026 · 5 min read
Months of supply is the single number that tells you whether you're negotiating or competing. Here's the current read.
One number, plainly defined
Months of supply answers a simple question. At the current pace of sales, how long would it take to sell every home listed right now if nothing new came on the market? Take active listings and divide by the monthly sales pace.
Under about three months usually favors sellers. Roughly four to six months is balanced. Above six months tends to favor buyers.
What a balanced market feels like
Around four months of supply, the frantic weekend bidding war is not the norm. Homes sit long enough for you to see them twice, inspection objections get taken seriously again, and asking for a seller credit toward closing costs or a rate buydown is a normal conversation rather than a dealbreaker.
It also means well priced homes in strong locations still move fast. Balanced is an average across the whole metro, not a promise about the specific house you love.
How to use it
Ask your agent for months of supply in your price band and your neighborhoods, not just the metro figure. A 500,000 dollar townhome and a 1.2 million dollar single family home can be in completely different markets on the same street.
Then bring that read to us. Seller paid buydowns and credits are much easier to negotiate in a balanced market, and they can lower your payment more than shopping a rate would.
Have a question about your own numbers?
Call or text us at 720-386-4071, or start your pre-approval online. We will walk you through the math before you sign anything.