Observations from the 2026 CREJ Denver Commercial Real Estate Expo, with takeaways on downtown perception, RiNo development pressure, Cherry Creek resilience, and long-term growth around Denver International Airport.

Physician-led outpatient clinic KaufCare has signed a 10-year lease at 2515 Eliot Street in Jefferson Park. A former optometry suite transitions to a hybrid urgent care and membership-based medical model led by Dr. Noah Kaufman.

The building at 3467 S Broadway has taken on new life after a full repositioning—evolving from longtime bar use into a community-driven space leased to The Den Family Social Club. A behind-the-scenes look at placemaking, investment, and the role of Downtown Englewood in shaping the outcome.

The former Tavern Littleton at 2589 W Main Street sold for $2.35M in January 2025. Montana Rae represented the seller in this prominent Downtown Littleton restaurant transaction, with the property set to be repositioned for a new concept.

Neon Cowboy Café is now open at Logan and Alameda. A follow-up look at the transformed space, how it’s functioning day to day, and why it’s quickly become part of the West Wash Park routine.

Florence Supper Club has opened at 375 South Pearl Street in West Wash Park, bringing Italian-American dining, neighborhood energy, and thoughtful placemaking to a walkable retail corridor just south of Alameda. Montana Rae represented the landlord in this transaction.

Former Orangetheory Fitness space at 999 S Logan Street in West Washington Park leased on a 10-year term to a regional fitness operator. Turnkey ±3,200 SF studio located within The Logan Collection at the I-25 and Logan Street corridor.

A 6,968-square-foot freestanding retail building at 1410 S Wadsworth Blvd in Lakewood has been leased to Timeless Relics & What-knots. Montana Rae of Henry Group Real Estate represented the landlord in the five-year transaction.

Native American Bank has leased space at 277 Broadway to accommodate its rapidly growing team while a new headquarters is being developed nearby. The three-year lease began June 1, 2025. Landlord represented by Montana Rae of Henry Group Real Estate.

Neon Cowboy Café has found its home in West Wash Park, securing a 10-year lease at 300 S. Logan Street. Led by Chef Michael Sanguinetti, this new Denver restaurant blends classic technique with creative energy — from brisket croissants and tartines to craft cocktails and a welcoming, modern space.

Discover how intentional lighting design transforms commercial interiors. Learn from Denver expert Addie Smith of Studio Adelia about enhancing ambiance, functionality, and brand experience through strategic lighting choices.

We are pleased to announce the successful sale of a freestanding retail property at 3440 W 32nd Avenue in Denver’s historic Highland Square shopping district.

I’m delighted to announce the closing of the 2,423-square-foot mixed-use property at 808-810 Santa Fe Drive in Denver, Colorado, on September 27, 2024. After 52 days on the market, the property went under contract at $1,200,000. This was my second opportunity this year to represent a seller in the Santa Fe submarket. On April 24, the sale of the restaurant property at 300 Santa Fe Drive closed.

Unlocking the doors to your new retail space is an exhilarating journey. As a commercial real estate broker specializing in the leasing and sales of retail properties in Denver, my mission is to equip you with the precise tools that consistently propel my clients toward success.

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, a heartfelt chapter closed with the sale of 300 Santa Fe Drive in Denver. The 2,118-square-foot building at the corner of Santa Fe Drive and 3rd Avenue exchanged hands for $1,325,000. Represented by Pat Henry and myself of Henry Group Real Estate, the Seller bid farewell to a cherished piece of Denver's culinary landscape. Mike Lindemann of CM Commercial Partners helped facilitate the transaction, representing the Buyer.

Starting a business with a significant other can be an exciting adventure, particularly if you both share a passion for the same industry or niche. However, it's essential to keep in mind the challenges of turning a dream into a reality and avoid letting it negatively affect your relationship. If you're thinking about starting a business with your significant other, here are some considerations you should keep in mind to help you get started on the right foot.

I am thrilled to announce that after precisely ninety days on the market, a successful lease has been executed for the exceptional property located at 7103 South Dillon Court in Englewood, Colorado. This impressive 11,880-square-foot building sits on 1.42 acres in south Denver's highly desirable Dove Valley submarket.

With a rich background in commercial construction, Chad Harris and Anthony Fasciano launched FH Construction in 2023. As their tenant representative, I had the pleasure of working with them to get them into an outstanding new office space in Denver.

As we enter the second half of 2023, I reflect on the past six months and prepare for what the rest of the year has in store. I have gathered insights from my peers in Denver commercial real estate and development through countless conversations and close observations. I hope these distilled observations provide insight into the street-level interactions that influence my daily work.

Approaching leasing in the commercial real estate world can feel like a foray into the Wild West.

Unlike the regulated procedures for buying and selling real estate in Colorado, leasing is a different ballgame. The state government doesn't oversee leasing the same way, which means that almost every aspect of a lease deal is negotiable. It's an intricate and strategic process.