by Jason Kruse, Managing Broker – The Colorado Group As the holidays draw near, brokers, owners, buyers, and tenants across Boulder County are wondering whether Santa will bring gifts or if Scrooge is waiting around the corner. The industrial market is navigating unsettled waters, and several long-reliable industries are showing signs of fatigue. Industries Losing […]

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In Colorado’s ever-changing world of commercial real estate, the rules of the game have shifted in a big way. Not so long ago, everyone talked about square footage as the gold standard for value. But now, the conversation is different. Tenants and investors aren’t just looking for lots of space—they’re searching for something with substance, […]

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August 2025    Welcome to my newsletter. Every three months, I publish a review of commercial real estate and the current state of the market. Below you will find the following: Featured Article Provides you with useful information to enhance your knowledge about getting the most out of your commercial real estate. The Market Review Offers a […]

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By: Jason Kruse, CCIM, Managing Broker, The Colorado Group, Inc.  It doesn’t take the artistic prowess of painting the Mona Lisa or the literary genius to craft a John Grisham mystery to excel in commercial real estate. Brokers, landlords, and sellers who creatively structure transactions or enhance properties are finding success in today’s competitive market. […]

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By Jason P. Kruse, CCIM – Managing Broker at The Colorado Group, Inc. The Boulder office market shows signs of life, with most lease transactions being under 5,000 square feet. Landlords that have “turnkey” spaces and landlords that are willing to spend money on tenant improvements are finding success in landing tenants. Most of the […]

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By Scott Crabtree & Liz Amaro Many recent conversations with landlords, tenants, investors, and CRE enthusiasts have started with “what are the comps?” or “what are the cap rates?” questions that used to be easy to answer and show the data for. Now I answer these questions by setting the stage with a quick anecdote.. […]

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Layne McBride, Scott Reichenberg, & Neil Littmann Many companies are reevaluating their office space needs, considering the pandemic and the shift towards some form of remote work. As a result, there is a trend of office space transformations, such as flexible workspaces and hybrid models that combine remote work with occasional in-person collaboration. This has […]

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(source: CoStar) – by Joe Bennell, Broker Associate at The Colorado Group, Inc. 3.7 million square feet traded in Boulder County during calendar year 2023, with 207 completed sales reported for a combined volume of $710,000,000.00 Lafayette takes home the win for the largest and smallest deals by volume, completed in 2023.   2024 New year […]

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by Jason Kruse, Managing Broker at The Colorado Group, Inc. The Boulder County real estate market continues to be “interesting.” There are fewer transactions due to higher interest rates, uncertainty in the market, the lack of companies hiring new employees, and the continued effect of work from home. That being said, some stellar opportunities exist […]

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