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Q1 2026 Denver Industrial Occupier Report

Q1 2026 Denver Industrial Occupier Report

Denver’s industrial vacancy reached 9.2% in Q1 2026 — a two-decade high — while asking rents fell 2.2% year-over-year to $11.64/SF NNN. With negative net absorption and a contracting construction pipeline, occupiers have real leverage to negotiate favorable lease terms. Read SVN Denver Commercial’s full Q1 2026 analysis.

Q1 2026 Denver Retail Investor Report

Q1 2026 Denver Retail Investor Report

Denver retail posted $1.5 billion in 12-month sales volume at a 6.7% market cap rate in Q1 2026, with vacancy at 4.4% — the tightest major asset class in the metro. Private capital and 1031 buyers continue to drive deal flow as institutions remain on the sidelines.

CAM Charges Explained

CAM Charges Explained

CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges are fees commercial tenants pay on top of base rent to cover shared property expenses such as landscaping, parking, and building repairs. Calculated as each tenant’s pro-rata share of total building operating costs, CAM charges can add $2–$15 per square foot depending on property type. This guide covers what’s included, how to calculate your share, key protections to negotiate, and how to handle year-end reconciliation.

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Economic Update – February 26, 2026

Economic Update – February 26, 2026

  1. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PRICES • According to MSCI-RCA, commercial property prices edged higher in January, rising 0.3% year over year. However, price momentum has weakened in recent months, with the annualized monthly pace of decline reaching -1.3%. • The...

Economic Update – February 13, 2026

Economic Update – February 13, 2026

This February 2026 CRE economic update covers 10 key indicators shaping commercial real estate markets — from a surprisingly strong jobs report to surging logistics activity and record office loan delinquencies. 1. JANUARY JOBS REPORT • Total nonfarm payrolls rose by...

Economic Update – January 30, 2026

Economic Update – January 30, 2026

This commercial real estate economic update for the week of January 30, 2026 covers ten key indicators shaping U.S. and Denver CRE markets, including industrial performance, GDP growth, PCE inflation, consumer confidence, and the rising tide of data center investment....

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