Cherry Hills Village Real Estate: 4 Trends Every Buyer and Seller Needs to Know in 2026

What buyers and sellers need to know about Cherry Hills Village and Denver's luxury market

I represent buyers and sellers in Denver's most sought-after neighborhoods, with a focus on Cherry Hills Village, Cherry Creek, Country Club, Hilltop, and Washington Park. With over $450M in career sales, I'm consistently recognized in the top 1% of producers in Colorado and the U.S. by DMAR, RealTrends, and 5280 Magazine.

My approach combines strategic marketing with editorial design sensibility - an extension of my decade at Condé Nast, where I led multi-million dollar campaigns for Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Architectural Digest. Every listing I represent is positioned with a defined narrative, elevated visuals, and a marketing plan designed to achieve maximum market value. I also host an Emmy-nominated TV show called "The American Dream" about finding home.

After analyzing what happened in 2024 and early 2025, here's what I'm seeing for 2026 that actually matters - not the generic headlines, but the trends that will impact how you buy, sell, or invest in Denver's luxury market.

Cherry Hills Village Real Estate: 4 Trends Every Buyer and Seller Needs to Know in 2026

1. Buyers Actually Have Time to Think

The frenzy is over. Homes are averaging 45-60 days on market, overall inventory is up, and rates have stabilized in the low-6% range. Smart buyers aren't rushing. They're negotiating based on value, not fear.

What this means for you: You can conduct proper due diligence. You can tour a home twice. You can walk away if something doesn't feel right. This is the best buying environment we've had in years for making strategic, thoughtful decisions instead of panic offers.

2. Finding Your Cherry Hills Lifestyle, Not Just a Cherry Hills Home

Cherry Hills Village isn't one market - it's a collection of distinct micro-neighborhoods, each with its own character. Old Cherry Hills offers heritage estates on legacy lots. Buell Mansion delivers gated equestrian acreage. Mansfield Heights gives you walkable streets without needing multiple acres. Cherry Hills East appeals to professionals wanting DTC access without sacrificing the address.

What this means for you: Smart buyers in 2026 aren't just asking "Can I afford Cherry Hills?” They're asking "Which enclave matches how I actually want to live?" Understanding these distinctions separates finding your ideal home from settling for a zip code. I help clients narrow to the right enclave first, then find the right home within it.

3. Strategic Positioning Beats Wishful Pricing

Buyers are discerning now - touring multiple times, comparing properties, reading between the lines. Over-improved homes aren't commanding premiums like 2021-22. The market rewards livability and location, not just finishes.

What this means for you: If you're selling, staging isn't optional. Storytelling matters. Precision pricing beats "testing the market." Properties that aren't positioned strategically from day one are sitting longer and selling for less. Every listing I represent is positioned with a defined narrative, elevated visuals, and a marketing plan designed to achieve maximum market value.

4. AI Noise Is at an All-Time High in 2026

Between Zillow estimates, TikTok real estate advice, and algorithm-generated predictions, there's more noise than ever. But algorithms can't see the 15-20% pricing differences created by lot orientation, HOA restrictions, or school zones.

What this means for you: Don't make decisions from fear or FOMO. Don't rely on automated estimates that don't account for Cherry Hills Village's micro-market realities. Smart buyers and sellers work with advisors who understand what data can't capture—the nuances that actually affect value.

The Bottom Line

2026 is a year for thoughtful decision-making, not reactive panic. Whether you're buying your first Cherry Hills home or selling an estate you've held for decades, the key is working with someone who knows this market inside and out - not just the data, but the distinctions that matter.

If you're considering a move or want to understand what your home is worth in today's market, let's connect.

Contact Coleen Sanders
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