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 […]

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by Layne McBride, Senior Commercial Broker with The Colorado Group, Inc. If you spend any time talking with commercial real estate brokers, developers, or city planners in Boulder, you’ll hear a very consistent message: the next decade is going to reshape the city. Despite a relatively “down” market for Boulder’s standards over the past few […]

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What Restaurants Are Missing in Boulder? A Local’s Food Wish ListLiving in Boulder means you’re pretty spoiled when it comes to food. For a relatively small city, the restaurant scene is impressive. You can have an incredible meal at places like Frasca Food and Wine, grab a slice at Cosmo’s Pizza after a night out, […]

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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 […]

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Here are 10 of the best breakfast burritos in Boulder County, Colorado according to local food guides, reviews, and consistent local recommendations. Boulder is famous for green-chile smothered burritos, which are a staple across Colorado. (Boulder County Guide) 1. Santo 2. Parkway Café 3. Village Coffee Shop 4. Nopalito’s 5. Blackbelly Market 6. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery 7. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Boulder County has always done things a little differently. Long before it became shorthand for innovation or entrepreneurship, it was a place defined by independence, curiosity, and a strong sense of place. Those same qualities now shape one of Colorado’s most distinctive business environments — not flashy, not rushed, but quietly ambitious and deeply intentional. […]

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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 […]

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