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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Audrey Berne and Karla Brown are pleased to announce the sale of 3601 Arapahoe Avenue, Unit 178A! This Class A office condo was scooped up by a medical owner/user for full asking price just 12 days after hitting the market. Priced at $518/SF, the deal closed in just 87 days from start to finish. Thanks to a strong, […]
