Did 91% of Denver homes really lose value this year?

A recent news article claims Denver is leading the nation in a housing downturn — but is that actually true? In this episode of Real Estate Served on the Rocks, we break down the viral Zillow report, explain how Zestimate data works (and doesn’t work), and show what the actual Case-Shiller Index says about Denver home prices.

If you're a homeowner, buyer, seller, or investor in Colorado, this episode will help you separate headlines from real housing data.

🥃 All while sipping and reviewing Jeptha Creed Four Grain Bourbon made with Bloody Butcher Corn.

In This Episode We Cover:

• Did 91% of Denver homes really lose value?

• Why Zillow’s Zestimate data can be misleading

• What the Case-Shiller Index actually shows

• How many homes actually sold at a loss in 2025

• Why media headlines create fear in real estate markets

• The difference between perceived value vs. actual sold value

• Denver housing appreciation over the last 10 years

• Why inventory increases don’t automatically mean a crash

• How to evaluate housing market data the right way

If you’ve seen the headlines about Denver’s housing market crashing — this episode is your reality check.

📊 The Real Data Behind the Headlines

We walk through:

• Year-over-year appreciation in Denver

• 10-year home value growth trends

• Active inventory vs. demand in 2025

• Why transaction volume matters more than online estimates

• How to properly analyze real estate market statistics

Before you panic about your home value — watch this.

🥃 Bourbon Review: Jeptha Creed Four Grain Bourbon (98 Proof)

We break down:

• Nose: floral notes, sour mash tones, spice

• Palate: caramel, blackberry jam, toasted pecans

• Mouthfeel & finish

• Does Bloody Butcher corn actually change the flavor?

• Final rating out of 10

Is it worth the $50 price point — or are there better sippers at this proof?

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro + 91% Headline Breakdown

06:00 What Zillow’s Zestimate Actually Measures

15:00 Case-Shiller Index Explained

25:00 Did Denver Really Lose Value?

35:00 Inventory Surge & Market Normalization

46:00 One Rock Takeaway

54:00 Jeptha Creed Bourbon Review

59:00 Final Rating

If you're buying, selling, or investing in Denver real estate — don’t make decisions based on headlines.

📍 Serving Denver, Colorado Springs, Brighton, and the Front Range

📩 Drop your questions in the comments — we answer them on the next episode.

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