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Colorado housing market faces falling buyer demand as mortgage rates hit two-year high

Home sales fell 11.3% in August as buyers pulled back and the average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.09%, according to state and industry data.

  • On Friday, Sept. 18, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 7.12%, reaching its highest level since 2024 according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
  • Rising mortgage costs follow the Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate hike to the 3.75%-4.00% range, while higher global oil prices pushed up Treasury yields that underpin residential borrowing costs.
  • Colorado home sales fell 11.3% in August as high rates chilled the market, with pending contracts dropping 3.7% year over year amid affordability concerns.
  • Adjustable-Rate mortgages now account for 9.8% of applications as borrowers seek lower upfront costs to manage immediate affordability pressure.
  • Despite the challenging backdrop, analysts identify value in housing stocks like Dream Finders Homes and Walker & Dunlop for investors with a 5-10-year time horizon.
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