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Updated July 16, 2026
The Smith Report
Denver Mortgage & Housing Intelligence
Presented by Scott Smith at Citywide Home Mortgage
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DENVER, COLORADOMarket period: June 2026 · DMAR, Freddie Mac and live market feeds
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The Monday Lead

Buyers finally have leverage. The question is whether they can afford to use it.

Denver’s inventory reset has created the strongest negotiating environment buyers have seen in years. Financing—not competition—is now the decisive variable.

Analysis by Scott Smith · Mortgage Loan Originator · NMLS #2244351
What it means for agents

More homes are available, sellers are more flexible and condition matters again. The opportunity belongs to agents who convert leverage into a monthly payment the buyer can accept.

The Smith Report Market Dashboard

Inventory, mortgage rates and payment impact—visualized in one place for buyer conversations.
Inventory trend

Choices are returning.

Active listings and months of supply have both moved steadily higher.
30-year fixed trend

Payment pressure remains.

Even modest rate changes still materially affect buyer comfort.
Payment on $500,000

Small rate moves, large monthly impact.

Principal and interest only; taxes and insurance not included.

Today’s Loan Program Rates

Live 30-year averages by program via Optimal Blue, plus CHFA. Illustrative averages — not a quote, lock, or commitment to lend; your rate depends on credit, program and down payment.
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This Week’s Financing Plays

Three practical ways to turn market leverage into a more workable buyer payment.
Play 01

Turn seller concessions into payment relief.

Do not discuss only a price reduction. Compare how the same seller dollars can affect the buyer’s monthly obligation.

Price reductionSmaller payment effect
Permanent rate buydownLong-term relief
Temporary 2-1 buydownImmediate relief
Play 02

Test down-payment options before writing off the buyer.

CHFA, first-generation assistance, FHA and VA can create a path where the buyer assumes none exists.

CHFA assistanceUp to program limits
FHA3.5% down
VA0% down eligible
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Play 03

Set the full payment before the showing.

Principal, interest, taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance and HOA should be part of the first conversation—not the inspection week surprise.

Purchase price$450,000
Illustrative rate6.75%
Estimated full paymentCalculating…

Housing & Mortgage News

The stories most likely to surface in buyer, seller and listing conversations this week.
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Editor’s focus

Inventory is creating leverage. Rates are deciding whether buyers can use it.

The market is no longer defined by a single variable. Agents need both a housing read and a financing plan.

The Smith Report Agent Tools

Open only the tool you need. Estimates are educational and are not a quote, approval or commitment to lend.

The Citywide Financing Desk

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Fast pre-approvalsReal answers and a strong letter when it is time to write.
Payment strategyRate, credits and buydown scenarios before the buyer falls in love.
Assistance optionsCHFA and other programs that may reduce cash-to-close.
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