Business 2014 foreclosures drop to pre-recession levels The number of homes that were foreclosed on by banks last year fell 29 percent to the lowest level since… January 14, 2015
Business 2015 forecast: Busy builders, uncertainty on home prices So what does 2015 hold? Here’s a look at what industry insiders and analysts are expecting in 2015: Residential real… January 10, 2015
Business Home prices rise, but demand weak A for sale by owner sign sits in front of a home in Richardson, Texas. Real estate data provider CoreLogic… January 10, 2015
Business Bust will hurt housing in oil-producing states Crude oil prices have crashed since June, falling by more than 54 percent to less than $50 a barrel. That… January 10, 2015
Business Young home buyers return as economy grows Young homebuyers are starting to return to the market as the economy improves and the job market is looking better.David… January 10, 2015
Business JPMorgan to pay $500M to settle mortgage lawsuit A group of pension funds which sued over the securities said in a court filing Thursday the “settlement in principle”… January 10, 2015
Nation & World Obama pushes homeownership steps in once hard-hit Arizona President Barack Obama, joined by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, Thursday speaks outside a home in a housing… January 8, 2015
Business Oil price fall could slow growth in some booming U.S. cities Austin Mitchell walks away from an oil derrick near Williston, N.D. The drop in oil prices has local officials worried… January 3, 2015
Business Pending home sales climb in November The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes, such as this one for sale in Los Angeles, rose modestly… January 3, 2015
On Real Estate Understanding the broker relationship A brief history may help. Before 1994, all real estate brokers were agents or subagents for the seller. Buyers had… January 3, 2015
Business Commercial real estate sales saw uptick in county in 2014 15 deals total nearly $3 million January 3, 2015
Business Construction projects rise around town Projects to build major apartment buildings, hotels and retail stores are moving ahead. Construction created a whopping 565 jobs in… December 27, 2014
Business U.S. real estate recovery suffers setback Construction continues on a 72-unit complex being built in New Bern, N.C. Housing starts fell in November.Chuck Beckley/The Sun Journal… December 27, 2014
Business Home affordability worsens across U.S. Of the 475 counties analyzed by RealtyTrac through October, 98 areas weren’t as affordable compared with the average level for… December 27, 2014
On Real Estate Choosing a home can be a personal thing There are opportunities to own homes in many settings, including world-class resorts like Glacier Club or Durango Mountain Resort, or… December 27, 2014
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs LOS ANGELES – While tens of thousands of immigrants living in the country illegally are gearing up to apply for… December 26, 2014
Business For sale: 4 bdrms, garage, labyrinth Celebrity homes often include quirky add-ons December 26, 2014
Business New program eases down payment rules Pam Moore, deputy director of the Regional Housing Alliance in Durango, watches as Justin and Mikquel Matherson sign mortgage papers… December 20, 2014
Business Greeley downtown spaces are nearly full A woman window shops in downtown Greeley. The downtown area is experiencing a renaissance has more businesses open up in… December 20, 2014
Business Redesigning shelves can remake a room Just as fashion accessories can have a big impact on an outfit, the items you display on shelves and tables… December 20, 2014
Local News Filling in Durango construction drifts toward downtown area, land is becoming scarce, lots becoming more expensive December 16, 2014
Local News La Plata Home Fund receives $10,000 award Iverson The award was created in honor of the Finance Authorities’ 40th anniversary to recognize Colorado nonprofits whose work align… December 16, 2014