Business More than half of U.S. renters older than 40, study says Many of the people who are now renting are baby boomers who lost their homes during the Great Recession, according… December 19, 2015
Business Daughter fights to stay in her home Reverse mortgages can cause problems for children December 19, 2015
Business November home construction recovers The Commerce Department said Wednesday that total housing starts – both houses and apartments – climbed 10.5 percent last month… December 19, 2015
Local News Fort Lewis College professor sees little impact from rate hike The rate increase is indicative of an improving economy, Sonora said. “Markets were looking for a positive sign from the… December 16, 2015
Business Homebuilder sentiment slips in December U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly less confident about their sales prospects in coming months, according to the National Association of… December 15, 2015
Business Why wait ’til spring? Real estate agents say winter is as good a time as any to sell December 12, 2015
On Real Estate Mine spill impact spills into November A comparison of Archuleta County to the east and La Plata County residential sales for this year and the same… December 12, 2015
Business Buffett buys stake in REIT Buffett reported a passive holding of 2 million shares, representing an 8 percent stake, according to a regulatory filing on… December 12, 2015
Business Skyrocketing rents are pushing out artists that made Portland cool Steven and Nola Olsen are moving back to Missouri with their children Aubrielle, left, 1, and Marcus, 3, because they… December 12, 2015
Local News Housing policy debate to continue in Durango Registration of accessory dwelling units ends Dec. 31 December 6, 2015
Business Plumbers prepare for pipe freezing season Builders aim for better insulation in new homes December 5, 2015
Local News Purgatory in Durango celebrates its golden anniversary Resort an economic driver that changed the community December 5, 2015
Local News Animas Park for Mobile Homes in Durango bought by investor No plans to change use of 120-lot site December 1, 2015
Business U.S. pending home sales edge up in October Analysts say the growth in home sales has “slowed significantly,” although it is too soon to say whether the slowdown… November 30, 2015
Business County plans 2016 audit on Airbnb, vacation rentals Could result in additional lodgers tax revenue November 28, 2015
Business Existing home sales slump as high prices curb buying Real estate experts are expecting home sales to rebound later this year because of the economy. The National Association of… November 28, 2015
Business Home values point to a sharp wealth divide within U.S. cities Technology companies have brought much wealth to San Francisco, with its expensive historical Victorian homes. But that wealth has also… November 28, 2015
Business New home sales bounce back in October New home sales dropped in the West in October, although they jumped 135.5 percent in the Northeast.Steve Helber/Associated Press file… November 28, 2015
Business The risks of dipping into your retirement fund to pay for your house Some consumers who haven’t yet been able to save the money for a downpayment may be tempted to raid their… November 28, 2015
Business Mobile home park sales in Durango can be disheartening, expensive for tenants In recent months, tenants in two of Durango’s major mobile home parks have had to consider the idea. Island Cove… November 21, 2015
Business Housing construction slumps in October Apartment construction fell in October, although economists say the jump in people moving into apartments could lead to further construction… November 21, 2015
Business Rent hikes show signs of easing Rental price increases may be slowing down in much of the country, according to real estate website Zillow. Zillow reported… November 21, 2015
On Real Estate Making sense of mortgage insurance There are generally two categories of mortgage insurance: government-sponsored programs and private mortgage insurance, or PMI. Generally, all government programs… November 21, 2015
Business Think you want a tiny house? Businesses offer a tryout first Their curiosity led them to the hills of New Hampshire, where a business that started at Harvard University rents out… November 21, 2015