Fort Collins Housing Market in 2026: What to Expect This Year (January Update)

Welcome to Fort Collins Lifestyles, your trusted source for real, local insight into the Northern Colorado real estate market. In this January 2026 Market Update & Outlook, we break down the key trends buyers, sellers, and investors need to know as we kick off the new year, including: • Current Median Home Price in Fort Collins • Median Days on Market • Active Inventory & New Listings • Interest Rate Movement & Affordability Trends • Buyer & Seller Activity Levels • What We’re Seeing on the Ground — negotiations, concessions, multiple offers, and pricing behavior in real time We’ll also share our predictions for the 2026 housing market — including expectations around inventory, demand, appreciation, interest rate shifts, and how the Northern Colorado market may compare to the national trend. This update is based not just on data, but on what we’re actively experiencing day-to-day in showings, contracts, inspections, appraisals, and conversations with buyers and sellers across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Whether you’re planning a move this year, investing, or simply staying informed, this monthly update will give you a clear, honest snapshot of where the market stands — and where it may be headed. 📲 Thinking about buying, selling, or investing in Northern Colorado? Let’s connect — I help clients make confident, data-backed real estate decisions across Fort Collins and beyond. Patrick Soukup 📞 Call/Text: 970-893-3533 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: soukuprealestate.com