Boulder Valley Real Estate Conference presented by BizWest — The Business Journal of the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado.
Follow trends. Gain insights.
Prepare for the year.
November 20, 2025 | 8:30 am – 4 pm | Location coming soon
Check-in starts at 7:30 am
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CE credits (separate purchase required) provided by BOLO Realtors
2025 Keynote Speaker
Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors
2025 Agenda Coming Soon
2024 Agenda
8:25 a.m.
Welcome — Chris Wood, Editor & Publisher, BizWest
8:35 to 9:15 a.m.
Residential Forecast: After years of a red-hot housing market, the Boulder Valley is seeing a cooling in sales activity and appreciation. What do the latest numbers tell us about the residential market in the region? We’ll examine sales numbers, listings, average and median prices and much more.
Todd Gullette, managing broker, RE/MAX of Boulder
9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Commercial Outlook: Commercial real estate faces differing challenges depending on the market segment, with office experiencing the most-significant difficulties. What is the outlook for office, retail, industrial, flex and investment properties? Our expert panel will provide thoughtful analysis of where the market has been, where it is today and where it’s heading.
Moderator: Geoffrey Keys, CEO, Keys Commercial Real Estate
Panelists:
Karla Brown, principal & senior broker, The Colorado Group
Andrew Freeman, broker, WK Real Estate
Angela Topel, vice president, brokerage, Gibbons-White Inc.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Investor Analysis
Commercial real estate has seen record-setting deals in recent years, but the office market continues to reel from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With high vacancies, including large blocks of sublease space, how do national investors view the Boulder market compared with other regions of the country? What are prospects for filling these properties?
Moderator: Erik Abrahamson, senior vice president, CBRE
Panelists:
Dan Sorrells, director of research, Real Capital Solutions
Rebecca Arnold, senior vice president — asset management, ScanlanKemperBard Cos.
Ben Molk, senior vice president, Crescent Real Estate LLC
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Housing Policy Landscape:
State and local officials have considered a wave of policy changes that could revolutionize how housing is developed and sold in Colorado. What changes have passed, what’s been proposed, and what is the likely outcome in 2024 and beyond?
Moderator: Lisa Wade, agent, RE/MAX of Boulder
Panelists:
Brian Allard, associate, Lyons Gaddis
John Covert, director, Residential Land Services, Cushman & Wakefield
Kyle Brown, Colorado State Representative
11:30 to 12:15 LUNCH
12:15 to 1:25 p.m.
Luncheon Keynote: Lawrence Yun, chief economist, National Association of Realtors
The National Outlook
What does the future hold for housing starts, home sales, prices and mortgage rates in 2025 and beyond? Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, will outline the latest data and provide his predictions for the nation’s housing market. How NAR lawsuit has influenced sales.
1:40 to 2:50 p.m.
Destination 2025: Strategies for Navigating the Office Market
Many office leases are set to expire in 2025, even as the sector braces for a wave of loan renewals. How can brokers, owners, developers and lenders prepare for what’s to come, and will cuts in interest rates be enough to bolster the market?
Moderator: Juliana Massaro, partner, Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP
Panelists:
Erik Abrahamson, senior vice president, CBRE
Hilary Barnett, senior director, capital markets, JLL
Stephen Tebo, founder & owner, Tebo Properties
1:40 to 2:50 p.m.
The New Paradigm
Compensation structures for residential brokers have changed dramatically due to recent court settlements. How has the industry adapted thus far to the changes, and what effects are we seeing in the buying and selling process? Our expert panel will discuss the “do’s” — and the “don’ts” of the new rules.
Moderator: Duane Duggan, Realtor emeritus, RE/MAX of Boulder
Panelists:
Jeff Bosch, CEO, Information and Real Estate Services LLC
Mitch Friedman, branch manager, CMG Home Loans
Jon Goodman, attorney, Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein PC
Todd Gullette, managing broker, RE/MAX of Boulder
3 to 4 p.m.
Breaking Ground
Communities throughout the Boulder Valley continue to see new commercial and residential construction, with some projects in the planning stage and others already emerging from the ground. Our panel of development directors will provide a complete rundown of the region’s top projects. This panel is a huge hit year after year!
Panelists:
Jill Mendoza, economic development director, Town of Superior
Laura Moody, redevelopment revitalization manager, City of Longmont
Brad Mueller, director of planning & development services, City of Boulder
Stephanie Pitts-Nagus, economic-development manager, Town of Erie
Jeffrey Schreier, business development manager, City and County of Broomfield
Vanessa Zarate, economic-vitality manager, City of Louisville
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One day to gain insights for a year.
Join BizWest for the premier real estate event of the year, complete with comprehensive analysis of residential and commercial real estate trends, data and key market segments. From forecasts for the residential and commercial sectors to panel discussion with the region’s top Realtors, the Boulder Valley Real Estate Conference will prepare attendees for what lies ahead.
CE credits (separate purchase required) provided by BOLO Realtors
Prepare for a changing real estate economy.
Get a boost of new strategies and perspectives to propel you forward
CE credits (separate purchase required) provided by BOLO Realtors
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