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Midsummer Occupancy, Rate and Revenue Cooling at Mountain Destinations

Though a rough wildfire season may be impacting performance, if consumer confidence levels out, inflation picks up and trade tariffs threaten markets and pricing, we may see early signs of softenings in bookings and rate for mountain destinations ahead.

Drawing Conclusions: Jobs – and Rent – A Mile High

A report released May 24 by online job platform ZipRecruiter ranked Denver No. 9 among U.S. job markets for recent college graduates.

In the Zone: 126 Distressed Areas Selected for Investor Opportunity

Opportunity zones represent a “fun structure” for place-based investing that hits the rural business “sweet spot.”

Can Sustainability and Travel Coexist?

Public lands are a bigger tourism draw than sports or cultural attractions – to the tune of nearly $900 billion nationally each year.

GDP Grows – Is Now the Time to Buy Real Estate?

Consumers, businesses and the housing market are all flashing warning signals of future turbulence ahead.

This Too Shall Pass

It's easy to remember yesterday's news or the value of your portfolio from your latest monthly investment account statement, but it's harder to remember an important number from five or 10 years ago.

Will the Labor Market Create a Soft Landing?

Historically, we're much more prone to boom and bust cycles, but there is a growing chance that a convergence of factors may help us achieve the elusive soft landing for our economy.

Castle Rock's Domino Effect

A strategic vision set the foundation for sustainable and healthy growth dating back to the early-2000s when town and county leaders had the foresight to implement policies that would line up with their vision.

The Economist: Implications of Global vs. Regional Trade Strategies

While there are plenty of challenges to a regional strategy and heavy investment is required, consider what’s possible.

Colorado's Revised Data Disclosure Law

If a business learns that a security breach may have occurred, the business must promptly investigate the likelihood that Colorado residents' personal information has been, or will be, misused.