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Denver Industrial Cap Rates: Current Benchmarks

Denver Industrial Cap Rates: Current Benchmarks

Denver industrial cap rates have stabilized in 2026 following expansion of 75–150 basis points from 2021–2022 lows, with quality assets trading at 5.50–6.50% and secondary product at 7.00–8.00% or wider. This page breaks down current cap rate benchmarks by Denver submarket, building type, tenant credit profile, and risk factor. SVN Denver Commercial provides investors with actionable guidance on pricing and return expectations for Denver industrial acquisitions.

Class A vs Class B Office in Denver: Investment Comparison

Class A vs Class B Office in Denver: Investment Comparison

Denver’s office market presents investors with a clear choice between Class A stability and Class B higher yields. This analysis compares vacancy rates, cap rates, leasing trends, and strategic fit for core, value-add, and opportunistic investors. The flight to quality has dramatically widened the performance gap between property tiers, making a side-by-side comparison essential for informed decision-making.

Denver Office Sublease Space: Trends and Opportunities

Denver Office Sublease Space: Trends and Opportunities

Denver’s office sublease market is showing meaningful improvement, with downtown sublease availability dropping 29.1% year-over-year to approximately 1.4 million square feet as of Q2 2025. This signals that many companies have completed post-pandemic space rationalization, and quality sublease inventory is being absorbed by tenants seeking below-market rents and move-in-ready space. SVN Denver Commercial explores what declining Denver office sublease space availability means for tenants, landlords, and the broader office recovery heading into 2026.

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Economic Update – October 30, 2025

Economic Update – October 30, 2025

1. CPI INFLATION • According to a delayed release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ September Consumer Price Index Report, prices rose 0.3% month-over-month, a softer pace than most analysts had expected. • However, consumer prices rose 3.0% year over year, a slight...

Economic Update – October 16, 2025

Economic Update – October 16, 2025

1. OCTOBER EMPLOYMENT UPDATE • In lieu of the usual monthly employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, recent private jobs data illustrate persisting labor market weakness during September. • The ADP National Employment report, which tracks private...

Economic Update – September 25, 2025

Economic Update – September 25, 2025

1. FED INTEREST RATE DECISION • The Federal Reserve cut the benchmark Federal Funds rate by 25 basis points at its September meeting, with just one official dissenting in favor of a larger, 50-basis-point cut. • The Fed’s latest Summary of Economic Projections —...

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