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Denver Retail Vacancy at Record Low: Investment Implications

Denver Retail Vacancy at Record Low: Investment Implications

Understanding what record-low retail vacancy means for investors, tenants, and the market outlook. Historic Tightness in Denver Retail Denver's retail availability rate has declined to 4.7-4.8%, representing a record or near-record low for the market. This...

LoDo Office Real Estate: Why Vacancy is Only 19%

LoDo Office Real Estate: Why Vacancy is Only 19%

Understanding why Lower Downtown Denver dramatically outperforms the broader downtown office market.   The LoDo Outperformance Story While downtown Denver's overall office vacancy rate hovers near 37%, Lower Downtown (LoDo) tells a markedly different story. With...

Denver Tech Center Office Investment Analysis 2026

Denver Tech Center Office Investment Analysis 2026

A comprehensive analysis of the Denver Tech Center office market for investors considering acquisitions in 2026.   Executive Summary The Denver Tech Center (DTC) represents one of the largest suburban office concentrations in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in...

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Economic Update – July 12, 2025

Economic Update – July 12, 2025

1. FACTORY ACTIVITY EXPANSION US factory activity experienced its sharpest expansion in over three years during June, according to indicators from S&P Global and the US Census Bureau. According to the Census Bureau, new orders for manufactured goods increased by...

Economic Update – June 12, 2025

Economic Update – June 12, 2025

1. CPI INFLATION According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.1% month-over-month and 2.4% year-over-year in May, below expectations. The readings suggest that disinflationary momentum persists despite concerns about the...

Economic Update – May 15, 2025

Economic Update – May 15, 2025

1. FED INTEREST RATE DECISION The Federal Reserve’s FOMC held rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.50% during its May policy meeting, aligning with market expectations leading up to the decision. While markets and experts largely expected the FOMC to keep rates steady in May,...

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Talking Points: Longmont Showing the Best for February CRE Activity

Talking Points: Longmont Showing the Best for February CRE Activity

NoCOCRE Sales Volume Staying Low since end of 2022NoCOCRE Space Availability has reached 5 Million Square FeetContact our advisors to see how they can help you with your property The month of February 2024 did not show a pickup in commercial real estate transactions...