Two months down and ten more to go as Realtors in Fort Collins are hyper focused on inventory to gauge market direction in 2026. February was unique as sellers held back from jumping in the pool, waiting for warmer and more advantageous market conditions closer to the spring season. Buyers across the board have a marginally better purchasing environment as lower interest rates have helped to increase affordability, while prices have remained steady.
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Fort Collins Single Family Homes - February 2026
In the single-family detached home segment, new listings were down 15.6%, active listings down 16% and monthly supply is down 21.7% compared to last year. In 2025, the selling season started early, and it seems that sellers in 2026 are taking a more calculated approach. Median value dipped just slightly, down 1.3% to $580,000, as compared to February 2025. Days on market fell 4.4% to 87 days, confirming this year could be more competitive.
Fort Collins Attached Homes - February 2026
The attached condo and townhome market tells a similar story, only at a greater magnitude. New listings were down 18.3%, active listings down 36.4% and monthly supply was down 34.4% as compared to February 2025. Median value declined 1.1% to $416,000 as compared to last year. Like the detached segment, days on market declined nearly 10%, showing that fewer listings and stable demand will drive up competition and accelerate the timeframe.
The Market's First Big Test
March will be this market’s first big test. Are sellers going to come back in force, at a measured pace, or not at all? Buyers cannot afford any further upward price creep, nor can they stomach potential prolonged multiple offer competition. Sellers must present well and price aggressively or risk lingering on the market. It’s a market that nobody seems to be comfortable with. Time will tell.
(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