Real estate

Real estate’s cream of the crop

The Durango Area Association of Realtors, which documents sales transactions in Montezumea, San Juan, Archuleta and La Plata counties, has…

February 14, 2015

On Real Estate

Demographics of first-time homebuyers

The biggest headline of the study was that the characteristics of first-time homebuyers have not changed much over the past…

February 14, 2015

Business

Mortgage shopping can really pay off

volatility makes comparing rates important

February 7, 2015

Business

Twin Buttes idles

Massive development has yet to get off the ground

February 7, 2015

Business

Construction hits new heights with 3-D printing

WinSun Decoration Design Engineering is saying that this building in Shanghai, China, is the tallest building ever to be built…

February 7, 2015

On Real Estate

The ins and outs of title insurance

The first step to obtaining title insurance is for a title company to do a title search. The results are…

February 7, 2015

Business

U.S. home prices rise slowly

Real estate data provider CoreLogic says home prices rose 5 percent in December from 12 months earlier. That is down…

February 7, 2015

Business

Feeling at home

Outlying Forest Lakes subdivision offers spacious, affordable country living

January 31, 2015

Business

U.S. new home sales jump 11.6 percent in December

A flag flaps in the breeze in front of a new home for sale in Richmond, Va.Steve Helber/Associated Press The…

January 31, 2015

On Real Estate

Home sale may be sign of things to come

This is news because the home was listed for $585,000, and it sold Dec. 10 for $546,000, according to the…

January 31, 2015

Business

It’s never too early to begin loan process

Lew Sichelman But whether you are planning to jump into the ownership waters this spring, this summer or even next…

January 31, 2015

Business

S&P close to $1.37B deal over risky mortgage bond ratings

Standard & Poor’s is close to a $1.37 billion settlement with the Obama administration and U.S. states over allegations it…

January 28, 2015

Business

What does $400k get you in Durango?

sales give clues to market’s middle

January 24, 2015

Business

Rising housing starts cap best year since 2007

A builder works on a new apartment building under construction in Phoenix.Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press file photo Housing starts increased…

January 24, 2015

Business

Bicycle-themed décor comes home

parts become hip furnishings

January 24, 2015

On Real Estate

Buying a home really may not be out of reach

A $250,000 home purchase could require as little as $7,500 as a down payment with a My Community Mortgage loan…

January 24, 2015

Business

Containing Detroit’s housing blight

Skilled-trades workers, taking breaks from their tasks at the factory that produces the electric Chevrolet Volt and other vehicles, dart…

January 24, 2015

Nation & World

U.S. home sales rise in December

The National Association of Realtors said Friday that sales of existing homes rose 2.4 percent last month to a seasonally…

January 23, 2015

Local News

Animas City residents support ADUs

Majority backs secondary units; city officials considering rules

January 23, 2015

Business

U.S. home construction up 4.4 percent in December

A builder works on a new apartment building under construction in Phoenix.Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press file photo Builders started construction…

January 21, 2015

Local News

Home prices keep climbing

Durango, county show similar increases

January 19, 2015

Business

County real estate market grew in 2014

Buyers have continued to come into the market because of low interest rates, which have negated some of the challenges…

January 17, 2015

Business

Rent or buy?

many people, both housing options are growing more unaffordable

January 17, 2015

Business

Sometimes, real estate agents just need to say no to clients

Lew Sichelman Perhaps the would-be buyers don’t realize the place is in a tough neighborhood. Maybe the price is just…

January 17, 2015