Innovate Commercial Real Estate

02/24/2026

Real story. Real ex*****on.

A client came back to us after realizing their original space wasn’t going to be ready for a February 1 start. Clock was ticking. No room for delays.

We lined up tours on Monday.
Identified the right option.
Negotiated terms.
Moved to lease ex*****on by Friday.

That’s what urgency plus experience looks like.

In this business, speed matters. But controlled speed with strategy wins. Shout out to Brendan Broussard for getting this done as well as RIO Real Estate for exceeding client expectations!

🔑 Represent: Tenant
📍 Location: 800 E. 64th Avenue Suite 10/11 Denver CO 80229
✅ Property Type: Flex
🏢 Size: 4,800 SF
💰Lease Rate: $9.50 PSF

02/24/2026

We are excited for the grand opening of the new Dry Dock Pub this Spring, featuring the Left Hand Collective at the former Pub on Pearl St space in Denver, CO! It was a pleasure to work with both Dry Dock Brewing Co. and Left Hand Brewing Company on this opportunity and appreciate all the efforts of Robert Edwards from Blue West Capital.

🔑 Represent: Buyer
📍 Location: 1101–1115 S Pearl St Denver CO 80210
✅ Property Type: Retail
🏢 Size: 6,876
💰 Sales Price: $2,550,000

02/24/2026

We recently helped a financial services firm trade their downtown Denver office for a new home in the Denver Tech Center. By starting the process 8 months prior to their lease ended, we had the leverage to wait for the perfect deal.

The Results:

Cost: Secured a premier space for nearly 30% less than their previous rent.
Commute: Shaved 30–45 minutes off the daily commute for the team.

It’s proof that you don't have to sacrifice quality for value when you have the right timeline. 🤝

🔑 Represent: Tenant
📍 Location: 6161 S Syracuse Way Suite 320 Greenwood Village CO 80111
✅ Property Type: Office
🏢 Size: 1,076
💰 Lease Rate: $24 PSF FS

11/01/2025

🪶 Honoring Legacy. Building with Respect.
November is Native American Heritage Month—a time to recognize the enduring strength, culture, and contributions of Indigenous communities across the country.
At Innovate, we believe that honoring heritage means more than acknowledgment—it means listening, learning, and building with intention.
We’re proud to support Native-owned businesses, advocate for equitable development, and foster partnerships that respect both land and legacy.

🌍 Commercial real estate isn’t just about what we build—it’s about how and who we build with.
This month—and always—we honor the stories, resilience, and sovereignty of Native peoples.

10/30/2025

Let’s call it what it is.

This government shutdown isn’t just D.C. politics — it’s hitting Colorado business owners right now.

Here’s how:
1. Cash flow pressure.
SBA loans, grant programs, and certain federal reimbursements are on pause. For some growing companies, that’s payroll, equipment, or expansion capital suddenly frozen.
2. Project delays.
Environmental reviews, permits, and government tenant payments are slowed or stopped. We’re already hearing from businesses and developers waiting on sign-offs or payments tied to federal agencies.
3. Consumer and client confidence.
A prolonged shutdown shakes markets, slows discretionary spending, and bleeds into local sales tax revenue — especially in service and retail sectors.
4. CRE impact.
Any business relying on federal contracts, or even occupying space leased to federal agencies, is exposed. Lenders and buyers start tightening terms when uncertainty drags.

This is exactly why local strategy matters more than national noise.

Smart business owners are tightening their models, communicating early with banks, and revisiting lease and ownership positions before the ripple grows.

Colorado’s strength has always been its resilience and innovation, not waiting on Washington to fix things.

If you’re a business owner rethinking space, growth plans, or liquidity strategy during this slowdown — we’re here to help you see around corners, not just react.

10/24/2025

We’re not afraid of collaboration. We encourage it.

Most brokers shy away from referrals worried that introducing more people could complicate or derail a deal. We take the opposite approach.

At Innovate CRE, we openly share our entire network of vetted partners with architects, lenders, contractors, consultants so our clients can start building their project team early.

We’ve seen firsthand how skipping this step can cost years of delay and millions in missed opportunities.

Collaboration from day one isn’t a risk. It’s a strategy.

10/15/2025

Check out my latest interview with VogageDenver.

VoyageDenver is a local digital media platform that highlights Denver’s entrepreneurs, creatives, and “hidden gems” via interview-style profiles. Their mission: give voice to local small businesses, share personal stories, build community awareness.



https://voyagedenver.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-charlie-cummings-of-innovate-cre

10/10/2025

We’re making a shift. Starting in November 2025, Innovate CRE will be implementing retainers for new startup clients.

Why? Because strategy and ex*****on take real time, energy, and expertise, and we’re committed to giving startups the same level of attention, insight, and negotiation power we give to our most seasoned clients.

If you’re building something new, we’ll sit shoulder-to-shoulder with you to make sure your real estate decisions set you up for growth, not just survival. Retainers ensure we can invest in your success the way it deserves. Vision deserves commitment. Let’s build it right.

https://gamma.app/docs/Why-Innovate-CRE-Charges-Retainers-for-Client-Startups-0m6dvn7en40pvzn

Retainers represent a strategic investment in your startup's success, ensuring you receive dedicated expertise and customized support throughout your commercial real estate journey. Dedicated Expertise & Availability Retainers secure Innovate CRE's commitment to prioritize your startup's unique c

10/10/2025

We are excited for our client with the grand opening of XSO Nightclub! XSO Nightclub just opened this weekend at the Denver Pavilions, backed by the 3 Margaritas team investing ~$4.7M to deliver a Vegas-style, Latin + EDM-driven destination downtown.

Takeaway: This is an opening, not just a door for XSO but for anyone betting on Denver’s urban future. Keep your pulse on the future for entertainment and experience.



https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2025/10/06/denver-16th-street-mall-reopening-celebration.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=me&utm_content=DE&ana=e_DE_me&j=41868577&senddate=2025-10-06&utm_term=ep3&empos=p3

09/23/2025

Lately I’ve been thinking about margin, not in the financial sense, but in life.

Margin is the space between busy and burned out. The room to think, to be present, to create instead of just react.

My personal goal right now is creating more margin. More space to focus on the things that matter most - family, health, and meaningful work.

It’s not about doing less, it’s about doing the right things with clarity.

What’s one area in your life where you could create more margin?

09/22/2025

Lately I’ve been thinking about margin — not in the financial sense, but in life.

Margin is the space between busy and burned out. The room to think, to be present, to create instead of just react.

My personal goal right now is creating more margin. More space to focus on the things that matter most — family, health, and meaningful work.

It’s not about doing less, it’s about doing the right things with clarity.

What’s one area in your life where you could create more margin?