business and finance

Mercury Village gets LEED award

Company earns high points for headquarters

October 4, 2014

Home prices rise at slowest pace in 2 years

Developer Michael Capponi, left, talks with real estate broker Massimo Nicastro, right, of South Beach Estates, at a waterfront property…

October 4, 2014

Business

Every room counts when selling home

But when your house is on the market, every room has a role to play to make the sale. Next…

October 4, 2014

Business

New tourism guru moves from spot in economic development

Over the past 11 years, I have served our community as business development manager for the city of Durango. Before…

September 30, 2014

Bottom Line

Setting financial goals key to planning

My friend was amazed when I said his problem was not unique and that the solution is simple. He has…

September 30, 2014

Business

Economic leader recognized for service

at helm of Region 9 for 25 years

September 30, 2014

Business

Elementary economics

Valley students learn marketplace dynamics by growing, selling carrots, kale and chard

September 30, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Davidson The Medicine Horse Center announces that Iris Davidson was recently named recipient of the Kathy Parr Scholarship. She will…

September 30, 2014

On Real Estate

Down payment assistance for local buyers

With median home prices around $340,000, the down payment required by many loan programs keeps most prospective first-time homebuyers from…

September 27, 2014

Business

Subtle home design is worth the effort

Interior designer Betsy Burnham. balanced a subtle palette of neutral colors with a mix of rich textures and unique shapes…

September 27, 2014

Business

New home sales up, but still struggling

Construction is underway at a housing development in Zelienople, Pa. New home sales surged 18 percent in August but are…

September 27, 2014

Business

Is it a business or a home?

local shops, commercial buildings operate from converted houses

September 26, 2014

Business

U.S. existing home sales fall in August

Sales of existing homes fell 1.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.05 million, the National Association of…

September 23, 2014

Business

In Durango, it’s never too early for good beer

Oktoberfest was born. With a nod to Ludwig I, Durango will host its own Oktoberfest this Saturday and Sunday in…

September 23, 2014

Business

Little big threat

Ranchers file lawsuit over mouses’ listing on federal endangered list

September 23, 2014

Business

Tech behemoths focus on growing privacy concerns

Companies place responsibility for data into your hands

September 22, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Zebulon L. Smith, a certified public accountant, has joined FredrickZink & Associates, PC – an accounting, tax and business-consulting firm…

September 22, 2014

Business

Durango-area Parade of Homes set to begin

The three-day event highlights 15 homes constructed by local builders, and gives local buyers an opportunity to tour newly built…

September 20, 2014

On Real Estate

1031 exchanges can be profitable for investors

These 1031 exchanges are very popular when there is significant equity in the property to be sold and with large…

September 20, 2014

Business

Reverse mortgages making comeback

baby boomers expected to fuel interest

September 20, 2014

Business

Housing scene: Learning to decipher buyer’s body language

Toward that end, Britain’s largest online brokerage firm, House Network, has teamed up with a leading body-language analyst to create…

September 20, 2014

Business

Builders getting more confident

The brighter outlook reflects growing optimism that sales will rise over the next six months, spurring growth in home construction.…

September 19, 2014

Local News

Where’s the party?

restaurants’ politics as varied as their menus

September 16, 2014

Business

Small truck demand on the rise

is surprising given drop in sales

September 16, 2014