The Fort Collins real estate market is comfortably treading water as we wrap up the traditional selling season and head into the less active “ber” months. Whether it was the oppressive heat, squeezing in last minute vacations, or prepping for back to school, home sellers were not as active in August, with inventory down across the board. Zooming out, it is healthy to see new listings and total active listings to pull back as we head into months with slower buyer demand. If the opposite were true, inventory would creep up over the 4th and 1st quarters, potentially driving prices lower. With inventory receding, prices should remain stable – as is the trend over the last 4+ years.
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Fort Collins Market Treading Water in August
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Fort Collins Single Family Homes - August 2026
In the single-family market, new listings were down 14% and total active listings were down 13% as compared to August 2025. Median value only pulled back 1.8% to $637,500, still very much in line with the stable prices we’ve experienced over the last handful of years. Home sales dropped nearly 11% and pending sales dropped nearly 14% - but with fewer homes available to sell, this was inevitable. All in all, the single-family market is faring well.
Fort Collins Attached Homes - August 2026
The attached market had similar trends, although the magnitude of some of the key metrics was a bit more pronounced. New listings were only down 2.7% as compared to August 2025, but total active listings were down 23%. Keep in mind, many attached homes in this segment are condos or townhomes for college rentals, so after the CSU move-in timeframe has passed, if a home is not sold, it might be pulled from the market. On a positive note, median value is up 5.4% to $390,000 in the attached market, showing there is some stability in pricing. Condos and Townhomes have been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride in the last few years, and I’m hoping that with the right guidance and context, sellers of these units will feel a bit more comfortable with the market for the remainder of 2026.
Looking Ahead
Affordability and buyer demand are going to be the two most important metrics moving forward in 2026. With interest rates shooting up, when most buyers hoped they would be falling, a comfortable monthly payment may be out of reach. Sellers need to be sensitive to this, especially when pricing their listings. Additionally, buyers do not want the headache or expense of any projects, especially in the entry level and move-up markets. Condition is key. With rates near 7%, buyers will proceed with extreme caution – be prepared!
(This article is provided as part of my position as Fort Collins Area Spokesperson for the Colorado Association of Realtors. Consider working with a Realtor who makes and reports the news, rather than just responds to it.)
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About the Author: Jared Reimer is a native Coloradoan and Partner at Elevations Real Estate in Old Town Fort Collins. He’s a community advocate, business champion, blogger, leader, tireless volunteer, innovator, thinker and expert on all things real estate in Fort Collins and surrounding Northern Colorado. You’re likely to find Jared spending quality time outside with his wife, Kacie, and kids, Hudson and Isla, or visiting with friends and clients throughout Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Call or text Jared at 970.222.1049 or email him at Jared@TheCraftBroker.com