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Yes, we can all take this time to rest and recharge mentally and physically, but it’s also a great time to tackle future challenges with renewed motivation. In today’s fast-changing world, staying ahead means continually learning and adapting. Summertime is not just a break, but a bridge – a season that warms us and energizes us to the possibilities of the future. By combining rest with intention, and leisure with learning, summer becomes a powerful launchpad for growth and opportunity.

Whether your goal is to start a new project, grow your business, or simply discover more about yourself, the summer season is full of promise. Use it wisely, and your future will thank you.

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Table of Contents Letter From The Publisher………… 4

Home Improvements………… 32-35

Valuable Resources……………5-25

Health & Wellness …………… 36-37

Who You’re Going To Call…… 26-31

Community Living …………… 38-47

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10 Mistakes People Make When Dying Offered by: Dolan & Associates, P.C.

(Part 1 of 3) In this three-part series 10 Mistakes People Make When Dying, the following are 4 of the top common mistakes people make when they die.

• Do Nothing to Prepare for Death. The biggest mistake you can possibly make, related to estate planning, is to do nothing. There is a 100% chance that you’re going to die! Do something to prepare for it!

• Don’t Update Your Plan. Failing to keep your estate plan updated for changes that occur during your lifetime can cause serious problems upon death. Have your estate plan updated regularly to determine if it is still accomplishing your objectives.

• Rely on Free Advice. Listening to well-intended friends or financial advisors to determine how to plan for your death is dangerous. Seek the advice of experienced, trained legal professionals when making important estate planning decisions. What your best friend learned on an infomercial is unlikely to be solid advice.

• Fail to Coordinate Advisors. If you rely on a financial advisor or tax advisor to assist you with your finances, it is critical that you insist that your advisors work as a team for your best interest. Not having them on the same page may result in conflicting advice that can be worse than no advice at all.

Don’t let your failed estate planning be the horror story everyone talks about when they get together for coffee. Take the steps necessary to avoid these common mistakes so that things go smoothly after you die.

Tune in to next month’s Brighton Buzz for more of the Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Dying and if you have questions about these issues, you are encouraged to gain more knowledge about available estate planning options, by visiting www.EstatePlansThatWork.com to sign up for a complimentary educational workshop.

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New Opportunity For Sports Enthusiasts Offered by: Built 4 Ballers

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uilt 4 Ballers is an exciting new opportunity for sports enthusiasts in Brighton! We opened our doors in late October and have been supported with baseball and softball teams making it home for the offseason. In addition, supplemental training and one-on-one lessons have been taking off now that the season is rolling out. But, it isn’t just about the cages. We also have held special events at our pickleball courts as well!

Pickleballers of all ages have been playing whether it be for events, parties, or tournaments. Come see what the Buzz is all about!

B4B will offer the following for this summer: • Two indoor pickleball courts • Up to 5 indoor batting cages • Special events for birthdays & sports fundraisers • Monthly pickleball tournaments & adult leagues • Private academic tutoring for our youth athletes

Here at B4B, we want to be your local facility that focuses on efficiency, attention to detail, and provides a location for high quality sports training.

And we want to make sure that you know good customer service is still alive here at B4B! Please check out our website, www.built4ballers.com, where you can conveniently find hourly rentals for both courts and cages. Join our Facebook page, as well, for all our weekly updates and videos of our young athletes getting reps in. We appreciate all the support these first six months from the community, and look forward to being your indoor facility for many seasons to come! Reach out to Scott Pincsak with any questions or plans you may have this summer for your sports training, or to reserve your team training this coming indoor season. We look forward to providing a high end facility for your sports development! Call/text to reserve your time at B4B: 720-795-3571 Thank you Brighton for all your support!

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Calculate how much you’ll need. You may dream of retiring “comfortably,” but how do you define “comfortable” in terms of actual money? Take the time to outline how much you spend now, and how much you think you’ll spend in retirement. That will help you understand how much you need to save now to afford the retirement lifestyle you want later.

A financial advisor can help with resources and knowledge for building and managing your retirement strategy.

Start saving now. It’s easy to procrastinate, especially if you are younger and further away from retirement. But the earlier you start, the less you may need to save from each paycheck to build your funds over time. If you’re closer to retirement, you can take advantage of catch-up contributions to most 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan. If you’re 50 or older, you can save pretax an extra $7,500 to your retirement account beyond the standard total limit of $23,500 allowed in 2025. Those 60–63 years old can contribute to these plans an extra $11,250 above the standard total limit.

That’s an annual total of $31,000 for people ages 50 and older; or $34,750 for those 60–63 years old in pretax retirement plan contributions.

Take the right amount of risk. You may think it’s risky to put money away for retirement instead of keeping it handy for discretionary spending.

But the biggest risk of all is not reaching your retirement goal. For example, a portfolio that’s all in cash will have little increasing value over time and won’t provide any growth potential even to keep up with inflation. It’s as if you’re losing money every year. Then again, if your investments are only keeping up with inflation, your money is not growing. Consider growth investments to help build the funds you’ll need in retirement. The key is ensuring you have the appropriate amount of risk — not too much, but not too little — to achieve your growth goals.

Save separately for emergencies. To protect your hard-earned retirement savings, build an emergency fund separate from your long-term investments. It can help ensure you have what you need to cover surprises like a large auto repair, unexpected medical bills, temporary loss of income from changing jobs or early retirement caused by health issues. For most people, three to six months’ worth of total expenses is an appropriate amount for an emergency fund. And you’ll want to keep it in an accessible, low-risk account that holds cash and equivalents. Above all, try to avoid taking money from your long-term retirement investments. Doing so could result in taxes, penalties and reductions to your overall principal investment, all of which could affect your retirement savings.Retirement should be an exciting time to enjoy what you’ve worked so hard to earn.

Planning for what you’ll need and protecting those savings can help ensure a comfortable future.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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ast week as Jackson, one of my Karate students was grabbing his equipment bag from the floor, ready to leave the dojo after training, his dad got up from his chair to head out as well. Jackson looked up to his dad and said: “I love you dad!”.

His dad without missing a beat replied, “I love you too buddy”.

I don’t know why this hit me the way it did. Maybe because it was just out of the blue, there was no prior conversation, no particular interaction between them. I was moved by the simplicity and spontaneity of Jackson’s words. Probably neither of them thought much of the exchange, but for me, it touched my heart and brought memories of my own dad, the simple times we spent together and how many times I told him that I loved him. And still, it seems like I may not have done it often enough.

I remember as a young child listening on the record player to a 1969 song by the Argentinian singer Piero, “Viejo, Mi Querido Viejo” (Old man, my old man) next to my brothers, my mom, and my dad, all of us sitting around the living room console. This is an emblematic song about fathers, especially as they age, what our fathers carry inside, kindness, sorrow, loneliness, experiences, etc. and how, as children, we see ourselves so different from the prior generation.

My dad would get teary eyed listening to this song. My grandfather had passed away a year before I was born, and obviously, it brought him back memories about my grandfather. To this day, we all clearly remember those moments around the record player. They remain so very special, and maybe even more meaningful now, as I myself get to become the “old man” of the song as my kids get older.

Twenty five years after my own dad’s passing, this song still tugs at my heart strings, remembering my dad and all the wonderful and even the difficult times we shared growing up. With his virtues and faults, I know that he loved us kids so very much, and we loved him too. I just hope that we did enough to show him.

If you still have your dad around, take a cue from little Jackson and without rhyme or reason, tell your father: “I love you dad!”. Believe me, you can’t say it enough. - Happy Fathers Day!

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ast week I came home from work and my daughter asked me to look at some images she had created on the computer using Artificial Intelligence or AI. Some of the images were quite good while others were funny and ridiculous as the program struggled to create what she asked for. This experience and several others has led to discussions in our household about different uses of AI. Like almost everything, AI can be used for both good and bad purposes. In order to test this idea, for the first time ever, I actually used an AI program to assist me in writing this article.

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become part of everyday life, revolutionizing everything from smartphones to healthcare. One of the most impactful applications of AI is in hearing aids, where it helps improve the quality of life for millions of people with hearing loss.

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etween the constant sunshine, celebrations, and beach days, Summer is hands down one of the top four seasons of all time. But all that sun-soaked fun can come along with increased health risks.

Stay on top of summer safety by getting to know these health concerns and how to prevent them.

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is more common in people who spend a lot of time in the sun, so if you’re going to soak up those rays, lather on the SPF, check yourself for abnormal moles and freckles every few months, and talk with your dermatologist about a free cancer screening.

Heat Stroke

Over 100 degrees outside? Beware of heat stroke. Extreme heat exposure can cause the body’s core temperature to rise, resulting in symptoms like confusion, shortness of breath, inability to sweat, and a fast pulse. Heat stroke can be life threatening, so call 911 right away. In the meantime, get indoors or into shade and cool the body with ice and cold water.

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Eagle View Adult Center

NEWS & INFORMATION Senior Advisory Board

The purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise and assist in the needs and operations of Eagle View. The Board meets Tues. June 17 at 1:00 p.m. Members are: Dave Thomas, Peggy Jarrett, Lou Ellen Bromley, Dan Buckner, Karen Swaithes, Steve Yarish, Bill Alsdorf, Heidi Storz, Gayle Shibao, Barbara Spakoski, Janet Olivieri, and Randy Thornton. Visitors are welcomee.

Charitable Contributions

Together we can continue to enhance the great programs and services offered for seniors and active adults in the Brighton area. Your financial support will be recognized on the donor wall at Eagle View. All donations are tax deductible. Make donations payable to: Brighton United Senior Citizens, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601.

Donor Opportunities for Wall Recognition: Friend: $100 - $499 Memorial: $100+ Sponsor: $500 - $999 Benefactor: $1000+

Outreach & Referral

Do you need help and are unsure where to turn?

Evon Benitez will assist you with completing forms and finding needed services. You’ll need to make an appointment to see Evon as she’s often meeting with others. To make an appointment, call Evon at 303-6552079. Leave a message.

JUNE HAPPENINGS Thank God for the United State Navy Despite countless books about Omaha Beach, the crucial role of nine U.S. Navy destroyers remains largely unknown 80 years later. On D-Day, these ships closed to within yards of the shore, firing over 9,000 rounds at German positions to help break Nazi resistance and end the slaughter. David will reveal how the disaster unfolded, why the destroyers were called in, and how their firepower helped turn the tide - leading to V Corps Commander Major General Leonard Gerow’s powerful message: “Thank God for the United States Navy.”

Presentation by David Barrett.

Tues. June 10 -1:30 p.m. $5.00 Deadline: Fri. June 6 The Ordeal of Susanna Alderdice In 1869, 24-year-old Susanna Alderdice - a mother of four and pregnant with her fifth - was captured during the Kansas Indian War. Her story is one of courage, suffering, and tragedy. Jeff Broome, author of Dog Soldier Justice: The Ordeal of Susanna Alderdice, will

1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2075 I evacinfo@brightonco.gov www.brightonco.gov Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

VOA Lunch

A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers of America, Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Please reserve your meal in advance. For Mondays, reserve the Thursday before; for Thursdays, reserve the Monday before. Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mon. & Thurs. to make a reservation.

Daily meal donations are appreciated. $2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+ $8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60

Medical Equipment Loans

Basic medical equipment is available to loan out. Items may include wheelchairs, front wheel and seated walkers, canes, crutches, toilet seat risers, commodes, and bath benches. There is no guarantee what will be available at any time. Call 303-655-2075 for information.

Senior Wellness Clinic

The Clinic focuses on health promotion and disease prevention for seniors 55+. Operated by Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), services include foot care, health checks, and blood pressure checks. The fee for foot care is $40 payable at the time of your appointment. Foot care may be Kaiser covered with pre-approval. Reduced fee available upon approval. Masks required for everyone. Call 303-655-2075 for appointment.

Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fridays: June 6, 13, 20 Monday: June 23

share the gripping details of her captivity and the shocking events near Sterling on July 11, 1869, when a cavalry rescue went terribly wrong. The twist at the end will leave you stunned.

Thurs. June 12 - 1:30 p.m. $5.00 Deadline: Mon. June 9 Friday Feast Last time Rosanna Telford performed here, you all asked for a repeat performance! She will perform her Patsy Cline tribute show. We’re serving ham sliders, salad, and a cookie.

Fri. June 13 - 12:00 noon $6.00 Deadline: Wed. June 11 Feathered Friends: American Kestrel Our guest for Feathered Friends this month is the smallest falcon in Colorado and the United States. The American Kestrel is a common resident in the Brighton area, stays here year-round, and weighs only about four ounces. Join us and find out how you can attract these beneficial raptors to your back yard.

Tues. June 17 - 1:00 p.m. $5.00 Deadline: Fri. June 13

Tech Tuesdays

Need help with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? We will do our best to help you become more comfortable using your device. Schedule an appointment with Calvin at 303-655-2187.

Massage

Feel great with a massage by our certified therapist, Laurie Lozano Maier. She has over 12 years of massage therapy experience. Call 303-655-2075 to make a onehour appointment. Pay Laurie at the time of service - check or cash.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays $60 for 1 hour Deadline: Two days ahead

Transportation

Via Mobility - provides specialized transportation within the City of Brighton. Via can take you to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and Eagle View, to name just a few of the places you can go in Brighton. New Via users - call 303-447-2848 ext. 1014 to get started. To schedule rides, call 303-447-9636.

Free rides to and from Eagle View to seniors living in the Brighton Via service area are provided by funding from the Senior Advisory Board.

FlexRide

This is an RTD service. Call 303-299-6000 for reservations. The driver will pick up and deliver you anywhere within Brighton, Mon - Fri. 6:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Cost is the local RTD bus fare.

Active Minds: Queen Elizabeth I EVAC & Zoom Born in 1533, the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second (and soon to be executed) wife Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I was a central figure in the political and religious upheaval that characterized her father’s reign.

Taking the throne in 1558, Elizabeth I reigned as Queen of England for 44 years, establishing an era of political stability and strength that would position her country as a global economic and cultural power. Join Active Minds as we examine the fascinating life of one of the most powerful women in history and the era that would take her name.

Wed. June 18 - 1:30 p.m. $5.00 Deadline: Tues. June 17 Flag Day Since June of 1777, she has flown as our country’s National Emblem in various forms without interruption.

Flag Day is on June 14th of every year, so this month we are honoring our Stars and Stripes, and taking a deep dive into her history with stories and songs. She continues to be the very definition of a “Grand Old Flag!”

Presented by Travels with Toni.

Fri. June 20 - 1:30 p.m. $5.00 Deadline: Wed. June 18 [EAGLEVIEW Continued on page 43]

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Community Living Movie: The Boys in the Boat The race is on in this sports drama about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight and take on elite rivals from around the world. Rated PG-13. 2 hr/3 min. Free, but please register.

Tues. June 24 - 1:00 p.m.

Deadline: Mon. June 23 Low Vision Peer Group Join in community with other peers experiencing low vision, vision loss, and blindness. The Low Vision group is hosting JoAnn Hirsch from the Colorado Commission for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind to share about programs available if you are experiencing hearing loss.

Come hear about programs and resources.

Wed. June 25 - 1:00 p.m.

Free Deadline: Mon. June 23 Coloradoscaping A new trend is taking root in the horticulture world!

While Xeriscaping aimes for water efficiency, it’s often seen as dull and rocky. Coloradoscape offers a fresh take - using waterwise, native, and climate-adapted plants to create vibrant, sustainable landscapes that thrive year after year. Presentation by a CSU Master Gardener.

Wed. June 25 - 1:30 p.m. $4.00 Deadline: Fri. June 20

The Peak of Racing Buckle up for a wild ride! Chris Lennon, past champion and seven-time competitor in the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brings this world-famous race to life with hilarious, jaw-dropping stories - no racing experience required! From behind-the-scenes drama to legendary moments with Mario Andretti, Rick Mears, and the Unsers, you’ll get an insider’s look at one of the top five motor races in the world - happening right in our backyard!

Thurs. June 26 - 1:30 p.m. $5.00 Deadline: Mon. June 23 Digital Dollars Online payments are convenient, but they can expose you to scams and fraud. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to spot fake payment requests, avoid common scams, and protect your financial information. Stay safe while shopping and banking online with tips from Rescue Geek!

Fri. June 27 - 1:30 p.m. $5.00 Deadline: Wed. June 25 Billiards Tournament Join us in the pool room for a friendly pool tournament.

Rules will be clearly listed. Prizes are dictated by the size of the tournament.

10:00 a.m.

Fri. June 27 $5.00 Deadline: Wed. June 25

Hair Sparkles Add sparkle with silk hair tinsel! It lasts for weeks on clean, straight or slightly wavy hair at least 4” long. Book at the front desk and pay Rosalie Farrer directly (cash only). Tuesdays and Thursdays $32.00 for 30 minutes Deadline: 2 days ahead Walk On! Explore Brighton-area trails! First day meets in the EVAC Lobby; afterward, we’ll meet at selected Adams County locations. Wear layers, good walking shoes, and bring water. Leader: Chris Howell.

Wednesdays Wed. June 4 - 25 $4.00 (4wks) Deadline: Ongoing Bunco Bunco is an easy and fun game of dice. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, laughter, and prizes.

Thursdays - 1:15 p.m.

Thurs. June 12 & 26 $4.00 (each) Deadline: Wed. before

Be sure to check out our Trips!

Note: Not all offerings are listed here.

Please visit www.brightonco.gov for a complete listing.

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Summer Fun - Play Sudoku!

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udoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game. If you play Sudoku daily, you will soon start to see improvements in your concentration and overall brain power. Start a game today and make it a part of your daily brain workout!

The goal of Sudoku is to fill in a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, row, and 3×3 section contain the numbers between 1 to 9. At the beginning of the game, the 9×9 grid will have some of the squares filled in. Your job is to use logic to fill in the missing digits and complete the grid. Don’t forget, a move is incorrect if: • Any row contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9 • Any 3×3 grid contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9 • Any column contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9 Level: EASY

Level: MEDIUM

Level: HARD

2 9 8 1 6 6 5 7 3 2 4 2 3 7 5 4 7 3 2 3 2 1 2 5 6 8 9 4 8 1 7 5 6

9 3 6 5 6 1 9 4 3 1 2 4 5 3 9 4 1 8 5 9 4 8 1 2 3 3 9 6

6 8 5 3 4 2 7 3 5 4 3 6 8 2 6 9 3 4 5 5 7 2 7 8 2 6 7 1

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Help BUZY BEE find the hive.

Summertime RIDDLES 1) What does the sun drink out of? – Sunglasses!

2) What did the pig say on a hot summer day?

3) What does the sun say when it answers the phone?

4) What did the big flower say to the little flower?

1) Sunglasses!

2) “I’m bacon!”

3) “Yellow!”

4) “Hey, bud!”

Community Living

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Scrabble Play Scrabble with others who enjoy the game.

Wednesdays - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Billiards We have two tables that are first-come, first-serve during business hours. 25¢ per day Bingo In-Person Join us in the dining room every Thursday with Barbara as our caller. One card per player. Win gift cards! Free to play.

Thursdays - 12:15 p.m.

Ladies Billiards This is “women only” time to enjoy the pool tables.

Mondays - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

25¢ per day Knit & Crochet Drop-in Drop in to knit or crochet with others. No instructor.

Wednesdays - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Peer Room 25¢ per day Mexican Train Dominos This is an easy game to learn - it’s regular dominos with a fun twist.

Wednesdays - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Toys for God’s Kids Make and/or assemble wooden cars to distribute to kids around the world through “Toys for God’s Kids.” Call Dave at 303-503-4926 for details.

Tuesdays - 8:15 - 10:15 a.m.

25¢ per day Wood Carving Drop-in Learn to carve wood or work on an existing project. Call Norm at 978-568-1191 to arrange free instruction.

Tuesdays - 8:15 - 10:15 a.m.

25¢ per day

Cards, Cards, Cards!

New players welcome. Call the listed volunteer.

Hand and Foot Mondays & Fridays - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Room: Falcon

Lending Library Borrow books from the library for free and keep them as long as you need. Do NOT re-shelve books - our volunteer librarians do that for us. We accept donations of large print and paperback books only. We are especially needing more large print books.

Computers Available Computers with free internet are available when Falcon Room is unoccupied. Ask the front desk for assistance. A cleaned and sanitized keyboard will be checked out for you to use.

Free Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi is available throughout EVAC. Inquire at front desk.

Cribbage Wednesdays - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Room: Peer Shirley: 720-685-3369 Tournament: $4.00 Wed. June 25 Bridge Fridays - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Room: Talbot Judy: 303-378-5226 - Please call if new

Pinochle Pals Tuesdays - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Room: Falcon

Solution to Suduko Level: HARD Level: MEDIUM Level: EASY

4 9 6 2 5 3 1 8 7

7 3 5 1 4 8 2 6 9

2 1 8 9 6 7 5 3 4

5 8 7 3 1 4 6 9 2

9 2 1 8 7 6 3 4 5

6 4 3 5 9 2 8 7 1

3 5 2 4 8 9 7 1 6

1 7 4 6 3 5 9 2 8

8 6 9 7 2 1 4 5 3

9 2 7 1 6 3 5 8 4

3 5 4 8 2 9 6 1 7

8 6 1 7 5 4 2 9 3

1 4 9 2 3 6 7 5 8

5 8 3 4 7 1 9 6 2

2 7 6 5 9 8 3 4 1

6 3 8 9 4 7 1 2 5

7 1 5 6 8 2 4 3 9

4 9 2 3 1 5 8 7 6

6 5 1 4 8 7 9 3 2

2 9 4 3 5 1 6 7 8

8 3 7 6 2 9 5 1 4

5 6 3 7 4 8 1 2 9

7 4 2 9 1 6 3 8 5

1 8 9 5 3 2 7 4 6

4 1 5 8 6 3 2 9 7

9 2 6 1 7 4 8 5 3

3 7 8 2 9 5 4 6 1

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The State of Housing Inventory: What to Expect in Q3, 2025 Offered by: Scott and Lora Nordby, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Real Estate

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esearchers are finding that the balance of new homes and multifamily rental projects are closer to their historical averages in 2025, which should help stabilize both housing availability and housing prices—but there are also unknowns that could mean that housing will be just as out of reach for many as it’s been for the past several years.

According to a report from JPMorgan.com, new homes for sale are at 481,000, the highest level since 2007, and speculative homes for sale are at 385,000, the highest since 2008, approximately 50% and 40% respectively above long-term averages. Single-family homes for sale are 20% higher, yearover-year, but that’s still near record lows.

There are a number of reasons why housing is still far short of demand.

While new single-family home building is normalizing, interest rates remain high and rents have declined causing builders to back off of building multifamily apartments. Higher rates are also keeping potential home sellers locked into their homes as they don’t want to give up their current mortgage loans to buy more expensive housing at higher interest rates.

Banks borrow money from the Federal Reserve. One of the Fed’s jobs is to fight inflation, so to slow down borrowing, the Fed raises its overnight borrowing rates to banks. To continue making profits, banks, in turn, raise their interest rates on loans and credit cards. In fighting a surge of inflation that began in 2022, the Fed has indirectly made mortgage loans more expensive.

At the time of this writing, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.65%, down from 6.79% a year ago, per Freddie Mac. But keep in mind these rates are the averages formed by homebuyers who made downpayments of 20% or more on the home they purchased, plus they met the qualifying credit requirements for a conventional loan. A conventional loan,

by definition, meets the standards set by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Established in 1970 as a government-sponsored entity (GSE), the mission of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are to make buying a home easier for families by providing liquidity to mortgage lenders. When a bank makes a conventional mortgage loan to a homebuyer, the bank must use the GSE’s qualifying credit requirements in order to sell the loan to the GSE. Eligible loans are then purchased by the GSE and packaged into mortgage-backed securities. The money the bank loaned is replenished, allowing the next borrower to receive a conventional mortgage loan.

The GSEs can change their credit standards depending on how well their securities are doing. If the securities have too many loans that default, they lose money, and the GSEs will require higher credit scores, longer work histories, and larger down payments from borrowers. Since Freddie Mac began tracking rates in April 1971, the median 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate is 7.33%, with the highest rate at 16.64% in 1981 and the lowest in 2021 at 2.96%. Even though the current mortgage rates are below the longterm median, that’s not enough to make homes more affordable when there’s low inventory and high home prices.

Realtor.com reports that active home listings for sale are up 29.2% yearover-year as of March 22, 2025, continuing a 72-week gain. If supplies keep improving at this pace, by the third quarter this year, homebuyers will have more choice and bargaining power in some locations.

Despite a steady increase in listings and rising mortgage rates, national existing home prices have proven relatively resilient. For the 43rd consecutive week, prices have either remained flat or declined only modestly.

The average price per square foot rose 1.3% year-over-year, underscoring that values are holding—at least on paper. However, price reductions are up 17% from a year ago, signaling that many sellers are starting to face the reality that homes remain out of reach for many buyers. These reductions often precede more realistic listing prices as sellers try to avoid extended time on market. In fact, days on market has lengthened by three days compared to last year.

Most telling of all, pending home sales—homes that have gone under contract but not yet closed—are up 2% in February month-over-month, but down 3.6% year-over-year. Realtor.com notes that 2024 “went on to be the weakest year for home sales since 1995.” Help from homebuilders could be limited if housing permits, housing starts, and completions remain lower year-over-year, as they were in February 2025.

Consumer confidence in the economy has tanked, due to a volatile stock market, federal workforce upheavals and fear of tariff reprisals and other uncertainties. For the first time in two years, consumer spending is down slightly and economists are suggesting that Q1 2025 will register the first slowdown in the gross domestic product since the height of inflation in 2022.

The National Association of REALTORS® forecasts that rates will average 6.4% in 2025 and 6.1% in 2026. Existing home sales will rise by 6% in 2025 to 11% in 2026. National median home prices will increase 3% in 2025 and 6.1% in 2026.

While the spring/summer homebuying season should still be robust, it’s likely that sales volume will be lower due to irrepressible home prices and mortgage interest rates. If consumers continue to hunker down through the first half of the year, interest rates could fall slightly. As home sellers invariably adjust to market realities and lower their prices, it could be that Q3, 2025, will turn out to be the best time to buy a home this year.

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$ 835,000

6 Bed | 5.5 Bath | 4,403 Sq Ft 800 Meadowlark Dr, Erie, CO

5 Bed | 4 Bath | 5,064 Sq Ft | 1.26 Acres 5031 Prairie Lark Lane, Eaton, CO

4 Beds | 3 Bath | 1,810 Sq Ft 6475 Umber Circle, Arvada, CO

Julie DiMartino 720-272-7073

Mandy Jury 720-371-6733

Amy Figliola 303-514-2633

COMMERCE CITY $750,000

BRIGHTON

$680,000

WIGGINS

$640,000

3 Bed | 3 Bath | 1,800 Sq Ft | 4.78 Acres 29881 E 128th Avenue, Commerce City, CO

4 Beds | 4 Bath | 2,182 Sq Ft 1535 Peach Court, Brighton, CO

2 Beds | 2 Bath | 1,488 Sq Ft 6383 County Road K, Wiggins, CO

Mandy Jury 720-371-6733

Tabatha Ratliff 303-908-6518

Deanna Gamboa 720-422-9320

COMMERCE CITY $575,000

THORNTON

$500,000

KEENESBURG

$430,000

4 Beds | 4 Bath | Office | Fin. Bsmt | 2,638 Sq Ft 17896 E 107th Place, Commerce City, CO

2 Beds | 2 Bath | 1,448 Sq Ft 12625 Madison Way, Thornton, CO

3 Beds | 3 Bath | 1,819 Sq Ft 325 Thomas Avenue, Keenesburg, CO

Candice Oh 720-254-9191

Amy Figliola 303-514-2633

Tabatha Ratliff 303-908-6518 Build Your New Custom Home

COMMERCE CITY $365,000

LAKEWOOD

$330,000

BRIGHTON

$305,000

3 Beds | 3 Bath | 1,488 Fin Sq Ft 14700 E 104th Ave. #1404, Commerce City, CO

2 Beds | 2 Bath | 1,048 Sq Ft 5765 W Atlantic Pl 104, Lakewood, CO

Land | 1.6 Acr. | No HOA | Boats & RVs allowed 30350 E 161st Avenue, Brighton, CO

Stan & Shannon Wester 720-254-0215

Deanna Gamboa 720-422-9320

Deanna Gamboa 720-422-9320

Located in the Brighton Pavilions, 245 Pavilions Place, Unit D, 303-905-8850

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