P
ueblo's housing market kicked off the year with a modest boost, as new listings surged 13.5% in January compared to the same month last year. Meanwhile, available inventory hovered just above last year's levels, an encouraging sign for potential buyers. However, pending sales took a slight dip, increasing by only 10.7% year-over-year.

    According to Dave Anderson of the Pueblo Association of Realtors, homes are still selling relatively quickly, with an average days-on-market of around three months. The good news is that sellers are still receiving strong offers, with 97.5% of listings fetching their asking price or higher.

    Despite these positives, January's sales numbers were down 4.7% from the previous year, and median home prices dipped by a corresponding 4.7% to $305,000. Anderson cautions that buyers are likely to remain cautious in the coming months, waiting for interest rates to stabilize before making a move.

    In other news, Colorado Legal Services will be offering free legal clinics on February 20th and April 17th at the Senior Resource Development Agency. Low-income applicants can receive assistance with financial planning, durable power of attorney designations, medical directives, and advanced estate planning services, including wills and asset distribution. To schedule an appointment, call (719) 315-4557 or visit coloradolegalservices.com for more information.