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#638: 2008 Transaction Volume Returns to Denver [Sep Market Update]
Saturday, 24 October, 2026
Denver’s transaction volume just hit 2008 levels while prices barely budged. The September 2026 Denver real estate market tells a strange story. For investors paying attention, it’s creating specific openings most people are missing. Host Chris Lopez sits down with Troy Howell of Nova Home Loans and Brandon Scholten of Keyrenter Denver. Together they unpack what the September 2026 Denver real estate market numbers actually mean. Troy brings years of lending experience across investor and owner-occupant clients. Brandon runs one of Denver’s go-to property management shops. They cover residential, commercial, lending, and ground-level sentiment from real buyers and sellers. The crew gets into why DSCR loans are now pricing better than conventional 30-year fixed (yes, really). They break down the “Great Standoff” keeping buyers and sellers frozen. They also explain why the K-shaped recovery means high-end homes move fast while B and C class condos sit. Plus, they dig into whether banks are quietly hiding distressed commercial loans from regulators. You’ll also hear about the Eagle Trace Golf Course losing its water rights and a $500 million gondola proposal for downtown Denver. In This Episode We Cover: Why the September 2026 Denver real estate market stays stubbornly flat while transaction volume craters How DSCR loans now beat conventional pricing by 3/8 to 1/2 point The real story behind condos hitting a clear buyer’s market Why 2-1 buydowns didn’t save anyone (and what happened instead) How K-shaped recovery is splitting the Denver buyer pool What the commercial debt wall could mean for early 2027 opportunities The fourth quarter is historically the best buying window of the year, and this one has more moving parts than usual. Whether you’re a house hacker eyeing your first property or a seasoned investor repositioning your portfolio, this episode gives you the data and context to make smarter moves heading into 2027. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/EjqOs4C2zn8?si=FdLjaNb7247LusEN Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Panel Introductions00:29 – Rates in the 7s & Q4 Headwinds02:25– Denver Median Price Flat at $635K05:19– The Great Standoff Between Buyers & Sellers07:10 – Are Banks Hiding Distressed Loans from Regulators?09:38 – Denver Hits 2008 Transaction Volume Levels10:36 – 4.5 Months of Inventory Explained14:06 – The 2-1 Buydown Reality Check18:12– Builders Buying Rates Down to 4.875%21:50 – K-Shaped Recovery in Denver Housing24:00 – Condos Hit 7.1 Months Inventory25:06 – HOA Management Horror Stories29:22– Vail Condo Developer Lawsuit33:15 – Eagle Trace Golf Course Loses Water Rights36:08 – DSCR Loans Beat Conventional Pricing40:29– Downtown Denver Gondola Proposal42:51 – Closing Thoughts & Q4 Opportunities Links in Podcast Troy Howell:troy.howell@novahomeloans.com LinkedIn: Troy Howell Website: https://www.novahomeloans.com/loan-officer/troy-howell/ Brandon Scholten: brandon@keyrenterdenver.com Website: https://keyrenterdenver.com/ Denver Post – DMAR September Real Estate Voices (7.1 Months Condo Inventory) BusinessDen – Eagle Trace Golf Course Water Rights Shutdown Denver Business Journal – Downtown Denver Gondola Proposal 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! NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION, DBA NOVA HOME LOANS NMLS 3087/ EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY/8055 EAST TUFTS AVENUE, SUITE 101/DENVER, CO
