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LoDo Office Real Estate: Why Vacancy is Only 19%

LoDo Office Real Estate: Why Vacancy is Only 19%

LoDo office real estate maintains a vacancy rate near 19%, dramatically outperforming downtown Denver’s 37% overall market vacancy. Driven by Union Station transit access, historic building character, walkability, and constrained supply, Lower Downtown Denver remains the most resilient downtown office submarket. This analysis explains the market fundamentals, tenant profile, investment considerations, and 2026 outlook for LoDo office investors and tenants.

Denver Tech Center Office Investment Analysis 2026

Denver Tech Center Office Investment Analysis 2026

The Denver Tech Center is one of the largest suburban office concentrations in the Rocky Mountain region, with 25–30 million square feet and vacancy rates ranging from 18–22% in 2026. This analysis examines current market conditions, cap rate ranges by asset class, and three distinct investment strategies — core, value-add, and opportunistic — for investors considering DTC acquisitions. SVN Denver Commercial provides expert guidance on DTC office investment opportunities and tenant representation.

Denver Office Market 2026 Outlook: Recovery or Continued Decline?

Denver Office Market 2026 Outlook: Recovery or Continued Decline?

Denver’s office market enters 2026 at a critical inflection point, with metro-wide vacancy at 26.3% but showing its first quarterly improvement in years. A dramatic flight to quality is reshaping demand, as prime Class A buildings post just 6.7% vacancy while Upper Downtown struggles above 40%. This analysis covers leasing trends, investment activity, and the 2026 forecast for the Denver office market.

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SVN Economic Update – September 12, 2024

SVN Economic Update – September 12, 2024

1. CPI INFLATION According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.2%month-over-month (MoM) in August, repeating July’s pace and in line with the consensus forecasts that led up to the data release. The annual CPI measure...

SVN Economic Update – August 29, 2024

SVN Economic Update – August 29, 2024

1. FED POISED TO PIVOT The FOMC is poised to cut interest rates in September for the first time in over two and a half years, evidenced by recent statements from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and a 100% consensus forecast that has formed in futures markets. During a speech...

SVN Economic Update – July 26, 2024

SVN Economic Update – July 26, 2024

1. GDP According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the US economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.8%in the second quarter, up from 1.4% in the first quarter and above the consensus forecasts of 2%. Consumer spending accelerated from the first quarter, climbing...

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