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Parker Commercial Real Estate - What Tenants, Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026
Parker has quietly become one of the tightest commercial real estate markets in the Denver metro area. Retail space is close to fully leased, office rents are the highest in Douglas County, and the town's largest employer is in the middle of a $300 million hospital expansion. If you're looking for space in Parker, or thinking about buying a building here, it helps to know what you're walking into by understanding what the market is doing now. Here's where the Parker market st

Stuart Dobson
6 hours ago8 min read


Boulder Commercial Real Estate Broker: Retail, Office, Flex and Industrial
The Boulder commercial real estate market is small, unique, supply-constrained, and split into very different submarkets, from downtown office on Pearl Street to lab and flex space in East Boulder and Gunbarrel. We represent tenants, buyers, landlords, sellers, and investors throughout Boulder and Boulder County in most of these sub markets. Flex Space in Boulder our Solar Client Leased Our team brings more than 25 years of combined commercial real estate experience and over

Stuart Dobson
2 days ago8 min read


Lakewood Commercial Real Estate Broker
The Lakewood commercial real estate market is one of the larger submarkets in metro Denver, with a deep mix of office, retail, medical, and industrial/flex property along Union Boulevard, Belmar, West Colfax, and the Federal Center corridor. We represent tenants, buyers, landlords, sellers, and investors throughout Lakewood and Jefferson County. Our team brings more than 25 years of combined commercial real estate and legal experience and over $100 million in property sold a

Stuart Dobson
6 days ago6 min read


RiNo Commercial Real Estate Broker: Retail, Office and Flex
Although confined to a relatively small footprint, RiNo is not one market. A 1,500 SF storefront on Larimer, a creative office floor on Brighton Boulevard and a dock-high flex bay near Broadway all are features of the River North Art District that help contribute to the unique and highly desirable Denver submarket. Our brokerage represents tenants, landlords, buyers and sellers in RiNo and, dare we say, have a keen insight to the intricacies of this market. Catalyst Where R

Stuart Dobson
Sep 265 min read


Denver Tech Center (DTC) Office Broker Update - What Tenants, Buyers, and Owners Need to Know in 2026
If you’re looking to lease office space in Denver, this submarket is pretty attractive right about now. Many landlords are getting deals done down here (or up here if you’re south). This market has changed more in the last three years than in the previous twenty. Vacancy is still relatively high, but demand is returning - thanks RTO, although the Denver area is reportedly the slowest RTO major market in the country. Rents for top buildings are rising (as are the NNNs on the

Stuart Dobson
Sep 227 min read


Why Cherry Creek Is Denver's Only Healthy Office Market
Market data current as of Q3 2026. Sources listed at the end. Driving from downtown Denver to Cherry Creek is about 10 minutes along Speer Blvd. The office markets in those two places have almost nothing in common. As of early August 2026, CoStar-sourced data put Cherry Creek's office vacancy at 6.3%. The Denver CBD was at 32.1%, with roughly 790,000 square feet of sublease space competing against direct availabilities. Narrow the lens to Class A and A+ product and the gap w

Stuart Dobson
Aug 259 min read


How a 1033 Exchange Works
The City Took My Property Via Eminent Domain…Now What? Colorado Industrial Property A 1033 exchange is one of the most overlooked tools available to Colorado property owners, particularly those facing eminent domain or forced sales due to public projects. While many people have heard about 1031 Exchanges, 1033 exchanges operate in a very similar way. How? It allows you to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting into replacement real estate but it is triggered by circumstance

Stuart Dobson
Apr 22 min read


Why you Should Own Real Estate in an Era of Inflation
Hardly anyone argues the fact that the federal debt and deficit are too high and getting worse. The Federal Reserve can monetize...

Stuart Dobson
Feb 17, 20232 min read


How to Get Out of a Commercial Lease via Subletting
If you need to get out of a commercial lease, subletting the space can be one option to consider. Here are the steps to follow: Review...

Stuart Dobson
Feb 15, 20232 min read


Medical and Healthcare Commercial Real Estate: Valuable and Stable
As you may or may not know, medical and healthcare commercial real estate in Denver and the surrounding areas is a rapidly growing...

Stuart Dobson
Jan 28, 20233 min read


What are Some of the Different Types of Industrial Real Estate?
Industrial real estate refers to properties that are used for industrial purposes, such as manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution...

Stuart Dobson
Jan 13, 20232 min read


1031 Exchanges for Residential Properties
We are often asked if a 1031 exchange can be used for residential properties. Yes, a 1031 exchange can be used for residential...

Stuart Dobson
Jan 8, 20232 min read


Understanding Zoning, Variances, Public Hearings & Uses-by-Right in CRE.
When it comes to commercial real estate, understanding zoning, variances, public hearings, and uses by right is crucial. These regulatory...

Stuart Dobson
Jan 8, 20232 min read


8 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Commercial Tenant
Not everyone who owns a commercial property is a multi-million dollar corporation with near unlimited resources to evaluate potential...

Stuart Dobson
Jan 8, 20232 min read


What are the Alternatives if I Can’t Execute a 1031 Exchange?
There are a few alternatives to a 1031 exchange that you might consider if you are unable to execute one. One option is to sell the...

Stuart Dobson
Jan 5, 20232 min read


What is a Reverse 1031 Exchange and What Should I Look Out For?
A reverse 1031 exchange is a type of like-kind exchange in which the replacement property is acquired before the relinquished property is...

Stuart Dobson
Jan 5, 20231 min read


1031 Exchange: 5 Tips on the process and 5 questions to ask your broker
A 1031 exchange can be a great way for investors to defer capital gains taxes. We’ve worked with 1st timers and seasoned investors here...

Stuart Dobson
Jan 5, 20233 min read


How to Analyze Denver Area Industrial Property for Sale
There’s no denying that the Denver* metro industrial market has been, is and continues to be on fire with investors and owner-users....

Stuart Dobson
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Commercial Real Estate Terms Glossary
Here is the list of commercial real estate terms in alphabetical order with their definitions: Acquisition: The purchase of a property or...

Stuart Dobson
Jan 2, 20233 min read


Cap Rates and the Subjective Nature of Pricing a Property
We’re often asked in our line of business, “what’s a good cap rate for my property in Colorado?” Well, that depends. The capitalization...

Stuart Dobson
Jan 2, 20233 min read
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