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Colorado

Market intelligence, compliance regulations, and licensing requirements with source and freshness context.

Closing Model

Title / Escrow

Contracts

Varies by transaction

Avg Timeline

~30 Days

Renewal

24 CE Hrs / 3 Yrs

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Market Pulse

Median Home Price

$725,5205.5% YoY

vs. $593,250 previous

Days on Market

83

vs. 62 previous

Inventory

3.6 mos

vs. 4.2 mos previous

Status

Current

Review cadence: monthly

Data effective Apr 14, 2026

Economic Context

Macro IndicatorCurrent Value
Unemployment Rate3.9%
Median Household Income$92,470

Source: connector_state_baseline

Effective: Jul 24, 2026

Mortgage Climate

30-Year Fixed

Residential

6.73%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

15-Year Fixed

Residential

5.98%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

5/1 ARM

Residential

6.35%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

7/1 ARM

Residential

6.48%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

FHA

Residential

6.45%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

VA

Residential

6.15%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

USDA

Residential

6.25%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Jumbo

Residential

6.92%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

HELOC

Residential

8.5%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Reverse Mortgage

Residential

6.99%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Home Equity Loan

Residential

8.25%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Renovation/203k

Residential

7.1%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Non-QM

Residential

7.85%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Hard Money (Residential)

Residential

11.5%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

Interest-Only

Residential

7.25%

Source: seed

Updated: weekly

As of: Apr 9, 2026

5/1 ARM

Residential

6.06%

Source: Freddie Mac PMMS ARM

Updated: weekly

As of: Nov 10, 2022

15-Year Fixed

Residential

6.6%

Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Updated: weekly

As of: Oct 29, 2026

30-Year Fixed (Conforming)

Residential

7.13%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

Jumbo 30-Year Fixed

Residential

7.048%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

FHA 30-Year Fixed

Residential

6.959%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

VA 30-Year Fixed

Residential

6.765%

Source: Optimal Blue OBMMI

Updated: daily

As of: Nov 2, 2026

Rate data effective Nov 2, 2026

Contract Practices

Asset FamilyContract Standardization
Single-Family Detached Residential 1-4Standardized forms
Condominium / Co-op Residential 1-4Standardized forms
Townhome / PUD Residential 1-4Standardized forms
Duplex / Triplex / Fourplex Residential 1-4Standardized forms
Manufactured / Modular Home Residential 1-4Standardized forms
Residential Lease Residential LeasingStandardized forms
Apartment / Multifamily 5+ MultifamilyStandardized or custom
Office CommercialStandardized or custom
Retail CommercialStandardized or custom
Industrial / Warehouse / Flex CommercialStandardized or custom
Mixed-Use CommercialStandardized or custom
Land / Development Site Land & DevelopmentStandardized or custom
Hospitality / Hotel / Motel / Resort HospitalityStandardized or custom
Self-Storage / Specialty Specialty CommercialStandardized or custom
Farm / Ranch / Agricultural Land & AgStandardized or custom

Regulatory Updates

Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205) Implementation

ai_regulationBill: SB 24-205

Colorado's AI Act takes effect, requiring deployers of high-risk AI systems to conduct impact assessments and provide transparency disclosures. Real estate AI tools used for property valuation, tenant screening, or lending decisions qualify as high-risk. Real estate brokerages using AI tools must assess and document compliance.

Impact: high
Effective: Feb 1, 2026Read official bill text

Updated Commission Position Statements

agencyBill: DORA Position Statement Update

DORA Division of Real Estate updated Commission Position Statements to address NAR settlement changes, including CP-32 on buyer broker agreements and CP-12 on advertising in the context of new compensation disclosure requirements.

Impact: medium
Effective: May 1, 2025Read official bill text

State Rules & Customary Notes

Disclosures

Seller Property Disclosure required; Green Disclosures for energy

Closing Logistics

Title company handles closing

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Frequently asked questions

Does Colorado require an attorney for real estate closings?

No. In Colorado, closings are typically handled by title or escrow companies rather than attorneys. Title company handles closing

Does Colorado use standardized real estate contract forms?

Colorado does not mandate promulgated forms statewide; contract practices vary by transaction type. DORA-approved standard forms

How many continuing-education hours do Colorado real estate agents need?

Colorado requires 24 continuing-education hours per 3-year renewal period, with a renewal fee of $161.00. Must include Annual Commission Update course each year

How long does closing take in Colorado?

A typical Colorado real estate closing takes about 30 days from contract to close, though financing, inspections, and title work can shift the timeline.

License Reciprocity

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Local Terminology

  • single family detachedContext: asset type
  • single family attachedContext: asset type
  • townhomeContext: asset type
  • condominiumContext: asset type
  • cooperativeContext: asset type
  • duplexContext: asset type
  • triplexContext: asset type
  • fourplexContext: asset type

License Renewal

CE Hours: 24

Renewal Period: 3 years

Renewal Fee: $161.00

Must include Annual Commission Update course each year

Official State Board Official License Lookup