Market Updates
In Q3 2025, Archuleta County’s residential real estate market remains relatively flat, with low inventory and a corresponding decline in sales activity, resulting in modest and stable price movement overall. Limited supply, combined with more cautious buyer behavior, has created a balanced market where properties are taking just long enough to sell to prevent sharp......
The commercial real estate market in the Montrose area has picked up this past quarter. I feel that this is primarily due to pent up demand, as well as the slight reduction in interest rates. Low end residential money continues to be strong, but anything over $600K and up is having more days on market......
PUBLIC POLICY Colorado Springs City Council voted 6-3 to override the mayor’s veto of an ordinance allocating voter-approved marijuana sales tax revenue to public safety and mental health programs, highlighting tensions over authority. On September 2, President Trump confirmed the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama, reversing previous decisions. It seems like......
Chaffee County remains a strong and steady market, though current indicators suggest a mild shift as conditions begin to balance between buyers and sellers. Commercial Real Estate activity has strengthened notably, with year-to-date (YTD) sales volume reaching $12,843,226 across 20 transactions, a significant increase from 2024’s $8,691,000 in sales and 11 transactions. Residential Real Estate......
Guest post by Kimberly Holley of Mountain West Small Business Finance Small manufacturers are receiving major support through the SBA’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, a national effort to strengthen U.S. production capacity. The initiative focuses on five core areas: Cutting regulatory barriers through the SBA Office of Advocacy Expanding workforce training via the Empower......
The Rocky Mountain Commercial Real Estate (RMCRE) group wrapped up its Q4 board meeting on October 10, 2025, in beautiful Durango, Colorado. Hosted with the stunning backdrop of the San Juan Mountains, the event combined productive strategy sessions with memorable team-building activities. Members gathered to review finances, membership growth, and marketing initiatives while strengthening bonds......
MARKET TRENDS The first nine months of 2025 have continued the 2024 solid market momentum for residential properties in the Aspen Snowmass market. Although commercial leasing activity in Aspen has remained strong with recent retail rents in downtown Aspen hovering around $275 – $325 per SF with office rents in the $66 – $100 per......
FRISCO – A Class A medical office building in Summit County traded hands for $15 million. by Avalon Jacka with CREJ CoreGro 360 Breckenridge LLC acquired Summit Medical Office Building, located at 360 Peak One Drive, from Summit Medical Building LLC in September. The transaction included a ground lease with Summit County, which shares the......
PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES The newly formed Colorado Short-Term Rental Alliance (COSTRA) aims to unify and advocate for the state’s STR community, addressing legislative and regulatory issues amid declining international tourism and potential tax increases. With new proposals potentially burdening Colorado vacation homeowners, local vacation homeowners must be aware of the tax and financial environment and......
Chaffee County remains a strong market but is showing some signs of change with a slight shift towards a buyers market. Commercial Real Estate sales volume totaled $7,558,986 with 11 transactions year-to-date (YTD) through the second quarter of 2025, representing a 3.29% decrease in sales volume compared to 2024, which had $7,816,000 in sales across......