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Denver Tops U.S. in Accidental Landlords Amid Tough Market

4/20/2026

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Denver leads the United States in 'accidental landlords,' with 3.9% of rental listings previously listed for sale.
The trend reflects homeowners struggling to sell in a tough housing market.
Realtor Lane Lyon says homeowners are hesitant to sell due to low COVID-19 mortgage rates.
The rise in rental inventory benefits tenants by enabling better terms.
Lyon warns the situation is temporary and may change when the market recovers.

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Denver leads the United States in 'accidental landlords,' with 3.9% of rental listings previously listed for sale.
The trend reflects homeowners struggling to sell in a tough housing market.
Realtor Lane Lyon says homeowners are hesitant to sell due to low COVID-19 mortgage rates.
The rise in rental inventory benefits tenants by enabling better terms.
Lyon warns the situation is temporary and may change when the market recovers.