Denver County's own pre-foreclosure filings have barely moved from a year ago. But calls to Colorado's foreclosure-help hotline are up 47% statewide. Denver generated more of those calls than any other county — 240 from January through April alone.

Stress is showing up in phone calls before it shows up in listings or price cuts. If higher payments, insurance, or a rate reset have you feeling squeezed, you're not alone. Calling early keeps more options open. For buyers hoping foreclosures mean an easy deal, Denver's own filings say otherwise. That door hasn't opened yet.

Adams County's pre-foreclosures rose 60% from a year ago, the sharpest increase on the Front Range. Worth watching whether that pressure moves toward Denver in the months ahead.

If money got tight before a missed payment, would you know who to call?

Mile High Housing Brief is a short monthly snapshot of what’s happening in the Denver housing market — and what it could mean for buyers and homeowners.