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Colorado Property Valuations Are Up—Here’s What That Means for You

Commercial property owners across Colorado are opening their 2025 valuation notices—and seeing sharp increases. In many counties, property assessments have jumped more than 20%, signaling significantly higher tax bills ahead. What’s Behind the Spike? Market rebound, demand shifts, and mass appraisal methods have all contributed to steep assessment hikes. But the numbers don’t always tell

By |2025-05-15T01:10:22+00:00May 15th, 2025|Uncategorized|

How We Fight—and Win—Property Tax Appeals in Colorado

A Guide to Our Proven Process, with Real Client Success Stories If you're a commercial property owner in Colorado, you're probably familiar with the frustration of inflated property valuations. At Catalyst Property Tax Consultants, we specialize exclusively in Colorado appeals, and our results speak for themselves. With a success rate of 95% and an average

By |2025-04-18T20:01:04+00:00April 16th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Applications Open for Denver’s Downtown Revitalization

As Denver's downtown undergoes a major transformation, property owners are presented with new opportunities for adaptive reuse. In February 2025, the city opened applications for projects that will help reshape the downtown experience, following the approval of $570M in funding to revitalize the area. Notably, about 80% of early registration forms are focused on office-to-residential

By |2025-03-14T14:59:32+00:00March 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Brett MacDougall and Michael DeSantis Discuss Navigating Colorado’s Evolving Commercial Real Estate Market

1. How does your firm’s industry expertise and local market insight shape the way you support clients in an evolving real estate landscape? At Unique Properties our role consists primarily of being commercial real estate brokers first, however we strongly consider ourselves advisors as well. We primarily work with local owners/investors of commercial real estate

By |2025-03-18T15:50:14+00:00February 20th, 2025|Uncategorized|

A Silver Lining for Denver’s Office Market: Opportunities in Office-to-Apartment Conversions

As Denver’s office market faces increasing vacancies, more property owners are opting for office-to-apartment conversions. With 1,398 units set for conversion this year—up 55% from 2024—this trend reflects a larger nationwide shift. The surge in conversions is driven by high office vacancies, which hovered at 30% in the fourth quarter of 2024, leading owners to

By |2025-02-15T00:07:57+00:00February 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Colorado Commercial Real Estate in 2025: Key Investment Trends, New Regulations, and Financing Opportunities for Property Owners

Colorado’s commercial real estate sector continues to show resilience, with significant investment activity and evolving regulations making waves in the market. For property owners in Colorado, staying on top of these changes is crucial for optimizing portfolios, planning for taxes, and capitalizing on new opportunities. Below are some key developments to be aware of: Strong

By |2025-01-20T20:11:23+00:00January 20th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Local Expertise Creates Strategic Wins in Denver’s Evolving Market

As per usual, deal activity in Q4 tends to intensify as investors seek to allocate their remaining funds before the end of the year. This rush only further underscores the value of having local market expertise—an ability to act fast and seize opportunities, as demonstrated by Denver-based investors who recently acquired Kabin Apartments, a 194-unit

By |2024-12-13T03:35:38+00:00December 12th, 2024|Uncategorized|

$570M Downtown Denver Revitalization Plan Moves Forward After Voter Approval

Denver voters recently approved a $570 million initiative to expand the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA), an effort aimed at revitalizing the city’s central business district, especially post-pandemic. This measure, supported through tax increment financing (TIF), will draw increased property tax revenues from designated areas to fund public space improvements, enhance transportation, and encourage mixed-use

By |2024-11-12T21:54:17+00:00November 12th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Denver’s Urban Transformation and 1stBank Demolition

The Denver skyline has welcomed a new addition with the completion of a 30-story office tower at 1900 Lawrence St., providing 720,000 square feet of prime office space in the Central Business District. Developed by Riverside, in partnership with Convexity Properties and Canyon Partners Real Estate, the tower was designed by Goettsch Partners and constructed

By |2024-10-18T18:45:28+00:00October 18th, 2024|Uncategorized|
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