Boulder County’s commercial real estate market continued to shift in Q3 2026, with changing vacancy rates, selective leasing activity, and new opportunities across office, retail, and industrial properties. Explore The Colorado Group’s latest market report for a closer look at local trends, lease rates, economic indicators, and notable transactions shaping the Front Range.
by Audrey Berne, VP of Operations/Principal/Senior Broker at The Colorado Group, Inc. There’s a pretty clear divide in the Boulder office market right now. Some spaces are getting tours and leasing. Others are sitting. And it’s not always because one building is dramatically better than another. Often, it comes down to a handful of practical […]
There’s been no shortage of conversation about office vacancy in Boulder lately. While the numbers may sound discouraging at first, they tell a very different story depending on which side of the lease you’re on. For businesses looking for office space, the current market may actually offer one of the better opportunities we’ve seen in […]
A Market Defined by Selective Demand Boulder County’s commercial real estate market in Q2 2026 continues to reflect a period of adjustment, resilience, and selective opportunity. While office remains challenged by elevated vacancy, shifting workplace needs, and cautious tenant decision-making, retail has remained comparatively stable, supported by strong local demand and limited available space in […]
Mid-Year 2026 Jason Kruse – Managing Broker at The Colorado Group, Inc. Market Overview The industrial market across the Northwest Corridor is best described as a tale of two markets. Demand from the outdoor recreation, aerospace, robotics and defense industries continues to drive a meaningful share of larger transactions, and the majority of that activity […]
Stabilizing, but Still UnevenAs of Q1 2026, Boulder County’s commercial real estate market remainsmixed, with early signs of stabilization alongside ongoing divergence acrossasset classes. Office continues to face elevated vacancy, keeping tenantsin a position of leverage and driving deal activity through concessions andflexible lease terms rather than rent growth. Retail remains comparativelyresilient—especially in Downtown Boulder—supported […]
But it is changing how we prepare for one. Over the past few weeks I’ve had a few interesting conversations with landlords. The question keeps coming up: “How are you using AI in your brokerage business?” Usually it comes up while discussing marketing strategy — specifically how we identify potential tenants/investors within the market and […]
by Tom Roling, Commercial Broker with The Colorado Group, Inc. If you’ve been watching the commercial real estate market in Boulder, you’ve probably noticed something interesting happening. After a few years of uncertainty, smart investors are quietly returning to the market. But they’re not buying the same properties they were five years ago. Instead of chasing trophy […]
Boulder has always done retail a little differently. In a city where trailheads are as busy as coffee shops, and wellness is woven into everyday life, it’s no surprise that the retail landscape is changing too. What once centered on traditional storefronts and product-driven sales is now shifting toward experience-based and wellness-focused spaces that reflect […]
As we wrap up 2025, Boulder County’s commercial real estate market continues to find its footing in a year marked by adjustment and change. Q4 offered a clearer picture of how owners, tenants, and investors are responding to higher interest rates, evolving workplace needs, and a more cautious economic outlook, while still moving forward where […]
