DENVER-A third-quarter report sponsored by the Colorado Division of Housing reveals that rates for apartments dropped to 8.6% from 9.8% a year earlier, and 10.4% in February. At 1.6%, Aspen records the lowest vacancy rate in the state, down from 11.1% a year ago.

DENVER-The Denver-area vacancy rate increases in the third quarter, but its Trammell Crow says it's not a fundamental shift. The demolition of 512,000-sf Samsonite assembly plant and the delivery of 670,000 sf in the market prove significant during the period.

NIWOT, CO-NorthMarq recently completed a loan for a 41,519-sf shopping center in Niwot. In recent years, the tiny town near Boulder has become an increasingly upscale area.

NIWOT, CO-NorthMarq recently completed a loan for a 41,519-sf shopping center in Niwot. In recent years, the tiny town near Boulder has become an increasingly upscale area.

DENVER-A local company will be selling manufactured housing communities that could fetch as much as $280 million in what is being described as the largest real estate auction ever in the nation. What makes the auction unique, in addition to its size, is that the communities will be sold by cap rates, not by price.

DENVER-A local company will be selling manufactured housing communities that could fetch as much as $280 million in what is being described as the largest real estate auction ever in the nation. What makes the auction unique, in addition to its size, is that the communities will be sold by cap rates, not by price.

DENVER-Mayor John Hickenlooper awards Denver-area developments, restaurants, retailers and services. According to the mayor, the award recipients "are helping to create a culture of good design in our city and encouraging other business owners to follow suit."

AURORA, CO-A fast-growing flooring supplier is moving from Denver to Aurora. The move will take place in the first quarter of 2006. The lease also represents a significant gain for the Gateway IV building, occupying half of the available space.