business and finance

Denver City Council might toughen law on affordable housing

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is one of many City Council members who would like to rework the city’s affordable housing…

June 21, 2014

On Real Estate

Which remodeling projects are worth your money?

Even if you are not planning to sell your home anytime soon, it is an inevitable question when you consider…

June 21, 2014

Business

Mobile-home living

option for affordable housing

June 20, 2014

Business

Who gets a raise?

increases go mainly to those in select industries

June 17, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Rocky Mountain Insured has changed its name to Durango CoWest Insurance. Rocky Mountain Insured was purchased by Terrie Anstead and…

June 17, 2014

Business

The Point radio station changes direction

ages 25 to 54 and women are target audience

June 17, 2014

Business

Osprey Packs expanding into Utah

Distribution center will be near Salt Lake

June 17, 2014

Business

U.S. CEOs more optimistic on hiring, sales this year

Marsha Lawson talks with a representative from CVS at the Cleveland Career Fair in Independence, Ohio, on Thursday. Optimism among…

June 17, 2014

Business

Mercury move creates office space glut

Vacancies could take years to absorb, analysts say

June 14, 2014

Business

Number of new real estate agents is rising

As the housing market goes up, up, up, so does the number of people who hope to ride the wave.…

June 13, 2014

Business

Massachusetts sues Fannie, Freddie over foreclosure law

The law seeks to ease the way for buyback programs, which are aimed at reducing the debt of the homeowner…

June 13, 2014

Business

No color is too bold for décor, designers say

But what if you’re a fan of vivid orange, lime green or a luscious shade of lavender? These colors can…

June 13, 2014

Business

New homes near cities too pricey for many

The Phoenix lawyer moved downtown a few months ago into a new $389,000 home with a warehouse-style floor plan, a…

June 13, 2014

On Real Estate

How to avoid paying too much for a new home

Selecting a broker who specializes in working with buyers and has extensive knowledge, experience and negotiation skills will put you…

June 13, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

First National Bank of Durango announces these new hires: Zoe Hessler is a new teller at the main branch. Hessler…

June 9, 2014

Business

Does your spouse also need a job?

you scored a great Durango job; a new initiative helps your partner

June 9, 2014

Business

Does lighter necessarily mean better?

companies have a mandate to double gas mileage by 2025 deadline

June 9, 2014

Business

Drones being put to the test for uses on farms

Industry thinking this technology will be the next big thing

June 9, 2014

Bottom Line

For baby boomers, plan ahead for selling business

Why is that cause for alarm? Because, beginning in 2018, the youngest boomer will be age 54. Eight thousand boomers…

June 9, 2014

Business

There are reasons beef is costing you more

is the low number of cattle nationally

June 9, 2014

Business

Energy-efficiency could be within your means

Sustainable homes growing popular with homebuilders, buyers

June 6, 2014

Business

How tightening your home can save you money

A home energy audit can help homeowners cut their electricity bills by eliminating leaks and other sources of wasted energy…

June 6, 2014

On Real Estate

Understanding pre-qualification and pre-approval

However, understanding further details may aid the process of buying a home. Primarily, many get confused between “pre-qualification” and “pre-approval.”…

June 6, 2014

Business

Reverse mortgage deals don’t have to be just for retirees

du1-i-syn Many people have heard of reverse mortgages, which traditionally are reserved for older homeowners (age 62 and older) to…

June 6, 2014