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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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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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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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, Principal / Managing Broker For as long as most Longmont residents can remember, the drive to Boulder took about 25 minutes – reliable, predictable, and manageable. Recently? Closer to 45 minutes. Boulder has become a case study in America’s growing commuter crisis; it is truly a city that is driven by those […]

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