Welcome to my blog

My blog offers insights into the Denver commercial real estate market and provides resources to business owners and investors looking to expand their footprint in Colorado.

My work focuses on sales and leasing with emphasis on retail, office, mixed-use, and industrial assets.

What my clients are saying…

“We recently worked with Montana to help us relocate our boutique creative agency. She was awesome. Extremely knowledgeable on the market and always completely real with us regarding our wants vs budget. I honestly don't think we could've landed in a better spot for the money. I highly recommend Montana!”

— Randall H., Creative Agency Owner | Tenant Representation Client

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Get the local perspective on the city of Denver! The Mile High City is a fantastic place to live, work, and invest in commercial real estate. Explore neighborhoods, get market insights, and learn how your future can have a place in Colorado.

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DiningOut Magazine is a Denver-based publication highlighting the best of the independent hospitality industry of Colorado—restaurants, bars, gathering spaces, caterers, and mobile food/beverage outlets, together with suppliers, vendors, and service providers.

They highlight can’t-miss Colorado lifestyle experiences and I am proud to be a regular contributor to their platform.

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The Art and Soul of Denver: Announcing the Sale of 808 Santa Fe Drive

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.

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The Sale of Mile High Vienna Stand: Honoring Legacy, Embracing Change

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.

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Couples As Business Partners: Finding Balance at Work and Home

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.

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Newly Constructed Industrial Property Leased in 90 Days

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.

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Denver Commercial Real Estate Market Observations: Mid-Year 2023

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.

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Navigating the Commercial Leasing Process: A Guide for Business Owners

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.

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From Rent-A-Center to Boutique Fitness Studio: SPENGA Wheat Ridge

Join me as I explore the conversion of a Denver Rent-A-Center to a boutique fitness studio, SPENGA Wheat Ridge. See the project through the eyes of the ambitious couple who made it a reality. You’ll gain a fresh perspective on the concept of Adaptive Reuse in real estate, the practice of taking a space originally designed for one use and repurposing it into something completely different. Making it happen meant looking beyond the obvious to spot the true potential of the building and proving that sometimes beauty in real estate, and in life, lies beneath the surface.

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I’ve Joined Henry Group Real Estate in Denver

I’m delighted to announce that I have joined the dynamic team at Henry Group Real Estate located on South Pearl Street in Denver, Colorado. Henry Group is a boutique commercial real estate brokerage captained by Patrick Henry and Boston Weir. Henry Group is a people-first organization focused on retail, hospitality, office, industrial, multifamily, and land brokerage. We offer support to buyers, sellers, lessors, landlords, developers, and investors with an acute, detail-oriented understanding of the Denver real estate market.

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Tavernetta: Denver Restaurant Spotlight

Let’s take a look at the menu, architecture and design, and the top-notch service standards that make Tavernetta one of Denver’s finest dining establishments. Whether you’re planning a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary, or just want a stellar meal at the gorgeous bar, the Tavernetta team delivers an exceptional experience every time you visit.

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