Jerome Powell is leaving, AI is reshaping home prices, and Denver families with inherited property need to be paying attention right now

A few things happened in the national real estate conversation this week that I think are worth saying out loud, especially if you're sitting on inherited property in Denver or helping an older parent plan their next step. Jerome Powell is stepping down as Fed chair. That alone creates uncertainty around where interest rates go from here — and rate direction is the single biggest variable affecting what sellers can realistically expect and what buyers can actually afford right now. Meanwhile, there's a growing body of evidence that AI-driven wealth is inflating home prices in cities like San Francisco in ways that don't reflect local economic fundamentals. Denver isn't San Francisco, but we're not immune to outside capital reshaping our market either. Here's my honest take: families who have a clear plan before the market shifts will always be better positioned than families who are reacting to it after the fact. The practical move right now is to get specific — what does the property actually need, what's the realistic timeline, and who are the right people to have in the room before a decision gets made. Steady, clear thinking in a noisy market is the real competitive edge. If you're dealing with an inherited home in Denver right now — or you know someone who is — what's the biggest obstacle standing between you and a decision? Is it the property condition, the family agreement, or just not knowing what the numbers actually look like? — Kevin Lundy | The HomeBridge Group at eXp Realty