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Business

Oil’s plunge: What it means for you

The price of a barrel of oil is just under $56, down from a summer high of $107, and lower…

December 15, 2014

What's Up Downtown

Doesn’t our downtown look spectacular?

From one end of downtown to the other, everyone truly has stepped up. Thousands of people came out to celebrate…

December 15, 2014

Business

More housing needed to temper cost

looking to encourage development

December 13, 2014

Business

No-no questions for lenders

borrowers about disabilities isn’t allowed

December 13, 2014

Business

Developer proposes 14 townhomes on Florida Rd.

Planning Commission approves conceptual plans

December 13, 2014

Business

Shopping for cheap home renovations

Bargain-hunting can cut remodeling costs

December 13, 2014

Business

Million-dollar home sales slowing

Foreign investors pulling out of U.S.

December 13, 2014

Business

Homebuyers can put less money down

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are providing multiple options to help lenders serve credit-worthy borrowers. “In support of ongoing efforts…

December 13, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Walston 6th St. Hair Salon & Day Spa, 115 W. College Drive, welcomes new cosmetologist Riley Ham. Ham has been…

December 9, 2014

Money Savvy

The holidays don’t have to be stressful

Parties, gift-buying and family gatherings can add additional layers of stress to your life. When visions of the “perfect holiday”…

December 9, 2014

Business

Parents, beware: Your kids’ privacy is threatened

companies finding ways to avoid obtaining parental consent for information

December 9, 2014

Business

There’s more behind low gas prices

Falling oil prices can try patience of small investors

December 9, 2014

Business

Stark contrasts

Mexico encapsulates rich-poor dynamic

December 9, 2014

Business

The power of an HOA

For some, HOAs are a godsend. While others scowl and say they infringe on their rights. Whatever a buyer’s feelings,…

December 6, 2014

Business

Workers face housing crunch

With Telluride in its busiest time of the year, the town’s largest employer, Telluride Ski Resort, is buying and leasing…

December 6, 2014

Business

Home prices in U.S. up faster in October

Real estate data provider CoreLogic said prices increased 6.1 percent in October compared with 12 months earlier. That was up…

December 6, 2014

Business

Holiday wreaths get some new twists

Each year, however, brings more and more inventive versions of wreaths. Regional variations have become common, often in unexpected materials:…

December 6, 2014

Business

Will immigration changes help housing?

A group of Hispanic people watch a television broadcast of President Barack Obama’s speech on immigration in Los Angeles. Several…

December 6, 2014

Business

Housing affordability worsens in big cities

But all that aside, many people living in large cities couldn’t afford to buy a house even if they wanted…

December 5, 2014

Business

Golden years tough for gays

disparities leave many struggling in retirement

December 2, 2014

Business

Drilling technology going green

also improves with new, continuous advances

December 2, 2014

A Take on Tourism

For tourists, it’s all about taking the time

For a myriad of reasons, people are working harder and longer than ever predicted. As well, responsibilities on the home…

December 2, 2014

Business

Saudi-Venezuela split behind closed doors

oil prices divide OPEC cartel

December 2, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center in Durango announces Mary Dengler-Frey as the new special projects manager. Dengler-Frey will…

December 1, 2014