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Hello Casper Community,

I’m excited to share a major development update for our east side that many of you have been asking about. After completing the City of Casper’s permitting process, six national retailers are now officially under construction in the Blackmore Marketplace on Newport Street. This expansion is a significant addition to our growing retail corridor and brings more convenience, variety, and name-brand shopping options to our community.

Here’s a quick look at who’s coming:

📍 5 Below – 560 Newport

Affordable and fun products for families, teens, and everyday shoppers.

📍 Sierra Trading Post – 500 Newport

Outdoor gear, footwear, and active lifestyle apparel.

📍 HomeGoods – 520 Newport

Home décor, furnishings, kitchenware, and seasonal household items.

📍 Burlington – 540 Newport

Clothing, footwear, accessories, and home essentials for the whole family.

📍 Maurices – 580 Newport

Women’s fashion, denim, basics, and accessories.

📍 Barnes & Noble – 600 Newport

Books, gifts, educational items, and a community-friendly café environment.

With construction underway, the Blackmore Marketplace is well on its way to becoming a vibrant retail destination for residents and visitors alike. Over the coming months, we should see steady progress as foundations are poured and buildings begin to take shape.

As always, I’ll continue to keep you informed with updates on opening timelines, new additions, and overall community growth.

If you have questions about local development, commercial opportunities, or residential real estate in Casper, I’m always here to help.

Thank you for staying connected, and thank you for trusting me as your source for community and real estate updates.

Warm regards,
Steve Freel
Broker/Owner – Vertical Realty Group
📞 307-259-1276
📧 stevefreel247@gmail.com
🌐 www.casper247.com

Recently, there’s been some rebranding activity among local real estate firms that has caught the attention of both the industry and the public. While every company has the right to define its own image, it’s important to remember that branding alone doesn’t build credibility — actions do.

At Vertical Realty Group, we believe a name should represent the principles behind it: trust, integrity, and professionalism. Our reputation isn’t built through flashy marketing or reinterpretations of words that once carried very different meanings. It’s built through years of honest work, client respect, and consistent results.

In today’s world, where perception can be shaped by spin or even AI-generated narratives, clients deserve the reassurance that their agents — and their brokerage — stand firmly on ethical ground.

At Vertical Realty Group, we remain committed to:

• Representing every client with transparency and expertise

• Conducting our business with respect for all parties involved

• Upholding the highest standards of honesty and accountability

Professionalism isn’t a trend — it’s a responsibility. And we’re proud to keep it that way.

— Steve Freel, Broker/Owner, Vertical Realty Group, LLC