business and finance

Business

Looking for a cheap getaway?

isn’t it, but sale of island estate could set record

September 24, 2016

On Real Estate

It’s important to come home to a great landing

Erin Whitedu1-i-syn Why, you ask? Well, quite a few reasons, and it’s not just the free champagne and hor d’oeuvres…

September 24, 2016

Business

U.S. home sales down as inventories plummet

The National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales fell 0.9 percent in August, as tightening supplies of homes…

September 24, 2016

Business

Florida offers hope for homebuyers squeezed by low supply

Prospective homebuyers might want to consider looking at Florida. A new survey by real estate search engine Trulia shows the…

September 24, 2016

Business

Slowest construction season for Durango since 2012

County, Bayfield building thrived

September 23, 2016

Pine River Times news

13th Parade of Homes set for Sept. 23-25

Homebuilders set to show off latest trends

September 20, 2016

Business

Western furniture, decor shop opens in Cortez

Western home decor shop opens off Main Street in Cortez

September 20, 2016

What's Up Downtown

It’s the third quarter; what’s the score?

du1-i-syn The city of Durango keeps track of retail sales and lodging tax collections, and reports are released monthly. Retailers…

September 20, 2016

Business

Wells Fargo CEO apologizes; senators heap criticism on bank

Members of the Senate Banking Committee showed bipartisan outrage over the long-running conduct, unsatisfied by Chief Executive John Stumpf’s show…

September 20, 2016

Business

Intro to QuickBooks course offered

The seminar is the first in a series of QuickBooks power sessions sponsored by the Durango Chamber of Commerce. The…

September 20, 2016

Business

Tats may help your business make its mark

A study done in Britain suggests that hiring tattooed workers can help certain businesses – such as bars – attract…

September 20, 2016

Business

Woodhouse Day Spa opens

The spa, owned by Leshia and Arnold Terhune, is in the fully renovated former Signature Spa building at 1521 Main…

September 20, 2016

Business

Mantell-Hecathorn receives U.S. DOE award

The awards recognize builders working toward Zero Energy Ready Homes, which are designed to reduce or eliminate utility bills while…

September 20, 2016

Business

DEF announces Fellows directory service

The directory allows teachers to find volunteers to assist with instruction, projects, mentoring, tutoring or to serve as expert advisers…

September 20, 2016

Business

Lunch & Learn on advertising psychology

Registration is required by calling 247-0312. Hot Tomatoes Catering will provide lunch, which is included in the admission price of…

September 20, 2016

Business

Jennifer Boykin joins Alpine Bank

She has 33 years of mortgage industry experience and serves on the Regional Housing Alliance loan committee. She also teaches…

September 20, 2016

Business

Shelley Mauch joins FredrickZink

Mauch graduated from Fort Lewis College with a degree in business administration and accounting. For more information, call 247-0506.

September 20, 2016

Local News

City delays decision on business license fees

councilors feel it will send the wrong message

September 20, 2016

Business

Tennessee-based company buys Freenotes Harmony Park

PlayCore Holdings owns 17 other companies

September 20, 2016

Business

U.S. home construction slumped in August

New home construction fell to its lowest level in three months in August.Steven Senne/Associated Press file Despite the monthly decline,…

September 20, 2016

On Real Estate

A savvy buyer’s guide to buying residential property

Often, what we see is not what we get, and there may be some hidden issues. But the savvy buyer…

September 17, 2016

Business

Here’s a few bright ideas to lighten up your home

The Milo dome task lamp is available for $350 from jaysonhome.com. But buyers looking for something cheaper can get the…

September 17, 2016

Business

What does it take to buy a home?

Here’s what you need to earn to afford a home in 15 U.S. cities.HSH.com via The Washington Post But aspiring…

September 17, 2016

Local News

High-speed internet slowly spreads through Silverton

Forethought.net offers new service to mountain town

September 16, 2016