An Update on 19Eleven
In case you haven't been following the progress of this amazing historic building at 1911 11th Street in downtown Boulder, here is an update. Older History This building has seen it all. It was built in 1895, 24 years after the city of Boulder was incorporated, 18 years after the University of Colorado was established, 5 years after the Daily Camera was founded (raise your hand if you remember when it was called the Boulder Camera?), and 1 year after the 100-year flood devastated Boulder. Love Boulder history…. we do too. Recent History The building was purchased in 2016 by investor Scott Littlefield, who took on its
Client Spotlight: The Arbor Institute
Joining the cultural hub of Boulder will be a non-profit that is driven by arts, meditation, an ecological awareness. 1708 13th Street, one of our favorite commercial properties in Boulder, was recently sold to an eager and innovative David Levitt of the Arbor Institute. Joining classic attractions near Boulder's Central Park, including BMOCA and the Dushanbe Teahouse, the Arbor Institute aims to become a staple in the Boulder community. David Levitt is a long time architect, real estate developer, artist, and sculptor. Due to the current climate crisis that we’re all facing, Levitt decided that it was time to put his money
Get to Know Our Brokers
At Market Real Estate, we know that real estate deals are not the most important thing in the world. But we also love what we do, and we try to approach our work with passion. And we love the relationships we build with clients and members of the community. Recently, we shared the answers to a few questions about ourselves so you all can get to know us a little better. What gets you up in the morning? Todd: I wake up at 5:30-6am every morning no need for an alarm. Laura: Knowing there are people that depend on me to get their
Hot Investment Opportunity: Industrial Real Estate
Across the nation, returns on industrial investment are growing more and more every year, and what many don’t know is that Boulder is uniquely competitive in the industrial market. The hottest real estate investment opportunity is right here in your backyard! A changing economy = changing real estate opportunities Think about the last time that you ordered something to be delivered to your home. Was it a week ago? And the most recent time you ordered something before that? Chances are, in the last month, you’ve joined the 79% of Americans who ordered something online that was delivered to them. With the
What is Pop-Up Retail?
Whether you’ve heard about pop-up retail as temporary retail, flash store, or pop-up shop, pop-up retail is quickly increasing in popularity, and for good reason. Pop-up shops have been around for as early as the 1990’s in high fashion cities all over the world, but most famously began with “pop-up” Halloween costume shops that of course, only have a seasonal purpose. Now, however, these temporary, short-term stores that are around for a limited time are becoming the best and biggest way for retailers to interact with their customers. Brands that use online stores as a trial for their products often
Retail is Changing Part II: Who Are the Winners and the Losers?
The quickly changing landscape in retail has brought many impacts, good and bad, to those in the sector. We’ve talked many times about what the impact of e-commerce is on retail, including what industries are doing well and which are on the decline. Some say that this means retail is dying, but on the contrary, retail is alive and stronger than ever thanks to e-commerce and its various tools. However, this leaves some previously successful sectors in the dust. In the second installment of this two-part series, we will take a look at the losers of this changing retail landscape. (See
Retail is Changing Part I: Who are the Winners and Losers?
There’s no way around it: the digital era has disrupted every single sector but one that has seen a lot of transition is retail. We’ve talked over and over about what businesses must do to keep their customers happy in the digital age. The businesses that have been able to adapt and change their business to adjust to the technological era are emerging on top of the market; those who are slow to change have seen unfortunate declines in recent years. This doesn’t mean that retail is dead, but actually means that it’s more alive than ever with many opportunities
Client Spotlight: Whole Sol Blend Bar
About Whole Sol Blend Bar Born right here on the Front Range, Whole Sol is one of Colorado's fastest growing restaurants. The 100% organic restaurant was founded by now newly-weds Phil Dumontet and Alexa Squillaro, both avid marathon runners and wellness advocates. Phil Dumontet is no stranger to founding food companies, his first being Dashed, which was later acquired by GrubHub. Squillaro has a Masters in Food Science from Columbia University and is the unofficial “Chief Taste Officer”. The athletic duo relocated to Denver in 2017 to start Whole Sol, which has so far opened two locations: in The Grand building
The Hottest Things to do in Boulder, Colorado This Summer
The cooler spring this year left some feeling skeptical, but as the dog days of summer approach, the temperatures are starting to hit their peak. Thankfully, there’s still plenty to do in and around Boulder to keep cool in the summer heat. From the classic outdoor hikes in the Flatirons, to free outdoor concerts (that are even family friendly!), here’s a list of our favorite things to do in Boulder in the summer. Take a dip A local favorite and tourist attraction that can accommodate groups of up to 1,000 people, Boulder Reservoir has picnic tables, grills, a sandy beach, and a