Real estate

Revamp, refurbish and remodel to reap the rewards

Some standards apply across the country; others are more pertinent to the Durango area. Here, we see significant remodeling and…

May 10, 2014

Producing premier design show a major undertaking

On the day before the four-day show opened late last month, much of Pier 94’s 130,000 square feet on the…

May 3, 2014

Home price gains slow for 3rd consecutive month

The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 12.9 percent in February compared with 12 months earlier. While healthy,…

May 3, 2014

Evaluating renting versus buying a home

Renting is usually the best option when relocating is a possibility or your housing needs are likely to change in…

May 3, 2014

Do you like your landlord?

Experiences vary for Durango renters

May 2, 2014

New-home sales dip 14.5 percent in March in U.S.

Realtors are saying more home construction is needed to spur the housing industry’s rebound. The Commerce Department says new home…

Tips, serious and not, for keeping squirrels away

The squirrel-proof bird feeder protects your bird seed from persistent squirrels. The owner can adjust the feeder to close its…

LED technology being used in ceilings, carpets

These tiny light-emitting diodes, often touted as the ultra-efficient replacement for old-fashioned incandescents, are being integrated into clothes, carpets and…

Sales of existing homes slip to a 20-month low

Real estate groups are reporting an increase in open houses, suggesting that demand among buyers is rising. Existing home sales…

Tamarron Lodge plans face-lift

owners move ahead with improvements

The ABCs of mortgage lending

Let’s break this down and see how a FTHB can determine if homebuyers can use FHA, USDA or FHLB, and…

Local News

District 9-R looks at land, road deals

Valley, Escalante schools involved

April 20, 2014

Local News

How is La Plata doing for home sales this quarter?

Improvement in the forecast after slow January and February

April 20, 2014

Inventory impacting local housing market

In a nutshell, the number of properties sold in Colorado and in our local area has dropped in the first…

April 19, 2014

Durango’s mountain home market shows growth

Builders returning to resort area

April 19, 2014

Puppy-proofing? Protect your dog … and your home

Clove, a Labrador retriever mix, chewed wires we thought were hidden and investigated stairs we thought she’d ignore. She rummaged…

Growing demand for apartments pushing up rents

With demand for apartments surging, rents are projected to rise for a fifth consecutive year. Even a pickup in apartment…

Higher mortgage rates seen as likely

Borrowing costs could rise this year

Preparing your home for sale can speed deal

If you have decided the time is right to sell your home, ask your real estate agent for a comparative…

Real estate and the millenial generation

In the Durango area, the millenials want in-town homes with close proximity for walking and riding their bikes to the…

April 5, 2014

Improving U.S. home market still facing obstacles

Housing prices are up in San Francisco and many people want to buy, but there are few properties available for…

April 5, 2014