Northern Colorado Real Estate Market Update – April 2026

Northern Colorado Real Estate Market Update – April 2026

Spring has arrived in Northern Colorado, and with it comes renewed energy in the housing market. Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on conditions, here’s what you need to know right now.

The Market Is Finding Its Balance

After years of intense competition and historically low inventory, the Northern Colorado market is settling into a healthier rhythm in 2026. Inventory levels across the region sit at around 2.5 months of supply — still favoring sellers, but giving buyers more breathing room than the sub-one-month levels seen in 2023. Brandonrearick

This shift doesn’t mean the market is cooling off — it means it’s maturing. Well-priced homes are still moving, and motivated buyers are still active.

What’s Happening with Home Prices?

Prices across the region remain strong. Fort Collins median home prices are holding steady around $565,000, with modest appreciation expected to continue through 2026. Brandonrearick Fort Collins stands out as a bright spot statewide, with a 1.8% increase in closings year-over-year and improved affordability driven by stabilizing mortgage rates. ColoradoBiz

Cities like Greeley, Loveland, Windsor, and Johnstown continue to attract buyers looking for more space and value relative to larger Front Range metros.

What This Means for Buyers

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, spring 2026 is a window worth taking seriously. Cash offers — which dominated transactions in 2022 and 2023 — now represent only about 18% of sales, down from 35%, giving financed buyers a much better chance of competing. Brandonrearick More inventory means more options, and sellers are increasingly open to negotiation.

Getting pre-approved now puts you in a strong position before the spring surge of competition picks up.

What This Means for Sellers

Buyers are out there and they’re active — but pricing strategy matters more than ever. Overpriced listings are sitting longer, while well-priced homes continue to generate solid interest and sell at a reasonable pace. The first two weeks on market generate the majority of showing activity Brandonrearick, so coming in priced right from day one is critical.

Ready to Make a Move?

Whether you’re buying or selling in Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Windsor, Johnstown, or anywhere across Northern Colorado, Grentz Real Estate Services is here to guide you every step of the way. Contact Jason today to get a personalized market analysis and start your journey.

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Jason Grentz

Jason is an accomplished C3 Realtor who is widely recognized for his exceptional market knowledge and unwavering dedication to clients. His impressive track record of success is largely built upon positive referrals, a testament to the outstanding service he provides. Having spent most of his life in Northern Colorado, Jason is deeply passionate about helping others find their dream homes in the area he knows so well. He looks forward to working with you to make your home ownership goals a reality.
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Floor plan scope of work

Scope of work

Square footage is taken from outside measurements per ANSI (American National Standards Institute) guidelines, which are the guidelines to which HUD refers. Basements are defined as any level with any amount below grade; anything below grade labels the entire level basement. Finished rooms must be to the same level of finish as the rest of the home, be accessible through a continuous finished area, and on the same heating and/or cooling system. For homes where outside measurements are inaccessible, inside measurements are used, and an addition of .5’ is added for the outside wall. In rooms with sloping ceilings, the area measured is from where the ceiling is at least 5’ high, with 50% or more of that area being at least 7’ high. In rooms that are not square or rectangular, measurements are usually taken from the longest points.


Room sizes may be rounded to the nearest .5’. Bedrooms are measured excluding closets. 

Kitchens are measured wall-to-wall and include the nook, if applicable. Condos: The measurement of condos is not covered under ANSI. Condos are measured from interior walls. All other rules referred to above for single-family homes are the same. Townhomes and other Attached Dwellings with a Lot and Block legal description: Attached dwellings are measured from the centerline between units. Exterior walls are measured from the exterior if accessible. If not accessible, we use inside measurements and then adjust for the width of the exterior wall. All other rules referred to above for single-family homes are the same. The square footage totals on the attached floorplan are estimations and should not be relied upon for any purpose other than marketing the property stated above. All measurements are believed to be accurate, but it is not uncommon for two professionals to come up with different figures. The floor plan is meant to show a general layout of the home and does not account for the walls’ thickness or other architectural features. 


Outdoor areas: pens, runs, and arenas are measured to the best of our ability. This is not a survey and these areas are estimated.


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Floor Plan Pricing

Fee Schedule

Total Sq. Ft.

0 – 1,1999

2,000 – 2,999

3,000 – 3,999

4,000 – 4,999

5,000 +


Outbuildings

Complex Outbuildings

Windows

Travel Charges

Extra Trip (due to incorrect information)

Total Sq. Ft.

$175

$200

$225

$250

$275 + $50/1,000 sq. ft.


$10 each

$20 each

$30 each

$0.65 per mile over 30 miles round trip

$75

Difficulty charge may apply for angles other than 45 or 90 degrees.

Features included in base price

Total square feet

Total finished square feet finished

Square feet w/o basement

Basement square feet

% of basement finished

Per level square footage

Stairs

Interior dimensions

Floor coverings

Kitchen counters

Appliances

Garage dimensions

Walls

Doors

Patios and decks

Fireplaces

Bathroom fixtures

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