Seniors and Downsizing

Is now actually the right time for empty nesters in Denver to sell their home?

Kevin Lundy · The HomeBridge Group Brokered by eXp Realty
Reviewed July 6, 2026
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Is now actually the right time for empty nesters in Denver to sell their home?

Yes, now is a practical time for most Denver empty nesters to sell, and waiting for a perfect market is one of the most expensive decisions a family can make. The home you raised your kids in is likely your largest financial asset, and letting it sit while you manage the upkeep, the taxes, and the space you no longer need is not a neutral choice. Every month you delay is a real cost, not just a deferred decision. The families I work with most often regret waiting, not moving. There is a clear difference between a steady, well-planned sale and a rushed one, and that difference almost always comes down to how much time and information you had going in. Right now in Denver, sellers who have owned for ten or more years are still in a strong equity position. That equity does not have to sit idle. It can fund a smaller home that fits your life today, support a family member, or simply give you breathing room you have not had in years. What I see too often is families who have every financial reason to act, but hold back because someone told them the market is complicated. The market is always complicated. Your choices do not have to be. The most expensive home is the one that no longer serves you but still costs you everything to keep. If you are living in a Denver home that was built around a family chapter that has already closed, what is the one thing still keeping you from making a clear plan? Kevin Lundy, The HomeBridge Group Brokered by eXp Realty