May 2019
When investors evaluate a commercial property, most of the attention goes to the purchase price, the rent roll, and the cap rate. Taxes get treated as an afterthought. That is a mistake in Colorado right now, because several tax changes working in owners’ favor are quietly improving returns, and La Plata County offers an incentive......
PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES In 2026, Grand Junction delayed enforcement of a new irrigation design certification requirement until January 1, 2029, giving development professionals more time to obtain the required certification and preventing potential project approval delays. In 2026, Grand Junction secured $27.2 million through Proposition 123 affordable-housing financing, supporting five housing projects and additional affordable-housing......
PUBLIC POLICY The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) ordinance revised fire-resistance requirements for construction in designated wildfire-prone areas, addressing issues such as building materials, defensible space, vegetation management, and construction standards. City Council approved additional funding to acquire approximately 40 acres for the Corral Bluffs/Central Mesa (CMSP) West Extension, continuing the city’s long-term Trails, Open Space......
Montrose market slowed considerably. Commercial sales were over 25% lower than last quarter, and Residential sales were almost down by 8%. I contribute much of this downfall to the Gold Mountain Fire in the area. This has had a major impact on Real Estate in the area. But the Sales taxes in all areas is......
Investors looking at Colorado commercial real estate usually start with Denver. It is the biggest market, the most liquid, and the easiest to research from a distance. But investors focused on income rather than appreciation are increasingly looking west, because a comparable property in Grand Junction often produces a noticeably better return than the same......
Industrial property is the backbone of Grand Junction’s commercial market. As the distribution and service hub for all of western Colorado and eastern Utah, the city supports steady demand for warehouse, flex, and light manufacturing space that has held up better than almost any other category. For business owners who need space and investors looking......
RMCRE would like to invite you to attend Colorado Real Estate Journal’s 2026 Private Capital Investment & Lender Conference & Expo Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (check in opens at 7:00 a.m.; program begins at 7:25 a.m.). The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd., S., Denver, CO 80210 (just south of I-25 and University Blvd.). RMCRE is......
Chaffee County’s real estate market in Q2 showed a mixed performance from April 2026, with commercial activity gaining momentum while the residential market experienced a modest slowdown compared to April 2025. Commercial sales volume increased 31.9% year over year to $7,973,500, despite transaction count declining 42.9% to four sales, reflecting a smaller number of higher-value......
PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES Grand Junction and Mesa County launched a joint Housing Needs Assessment to evaluate current housing conditions, forecast future demand, and comply with Colorado’s statewide housing planning requirements. In March 2026, Grand Junction adopted the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, establishing new building requirements for development in wildfire-prone areas. DEVELOPMENTS Formation District Food......
If you are looking to enter the market, keep in mind that overall commercial inventory remains incredibly low—often with fewer than 15 to 20 commercial properties listed for sale citywide at any given time. While long-term buyer demand remains fundamentally robust, local brokers note that buyers are applying significantly more pressure on pricing, returns, and......