Business

The power of an HOA

For some, HOAs are a godsend. While others scowl and say they infringe on their rights. Whatever a buyer’s feelings,…

December 6, 2014

Workers face housing crunch

With Telluride in its busiest time of the year, the town’s largest employer, Telluride Ski Resort, is buying and leasing…

December 6, 2014

Business

Home prices in U.S. up faster in October

Real estate data provider CoreLogic said prices increased 6.1 percent in October compared with 12 months earlier. That was up…

December 6, 2014

Business

Holiday wreaths get some new twists

Each year, however, brings more and more inventive versions of wreaths. Regional variations have become common, often in unexpected materials:…

December 6, 2014

Business

Will immigration changes help housing?

A group of Hispanic people watch a television broadcast of President Barack Obama’s speech on immigration in Los Angeles. Several…

December 6, 2014

Business

Apple offers easier way to type

8 upgrade makes iPhone keyboard less tedious to use

December 6, 2014

Business

Group lists unsafe toys

Toxins, choking risks, noise among issues cited in report

December 6, 2014

Business

Housing affordability worsens in big cities

But all that aside, many people living in large cities couldn’t afford to buy a house even if they wanted…

December 5, 2014

Business

Golden years tough for gays

disparities leave many struggling in retirement

December 2, 2014

Business

Drilling technology going green

also improves with new, continuous advances

December 2, 2014

A Take on Tourism

For tourists, it’s all about taking the time

For a myriad of reasons, people are working harder and longer than ever predicted. As well, responsibilities on the home…

December 2, 2014

Business

Saudi-Venezuela split behind closed doors

oil prices divide OPEC cartel

December 2, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center in Durango announces Mary Dengler-Frey as the new special projects manager. Dengler-Frey will…

December 1, 2014

Business

U.S. home price gains slow

Durango’s ‘feeder markets’ give mixed signs

November 29, 2014

Business

U.S. homebuilders grow more confident

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo index rose to 58 this month, up from 54 in October. That puts…

November 29, 2014

Business

Holiday décor goes from vintage to chic

A look at the trends you’ll see at stores: Christmas past The 1920s inspire a lot of holiday décor, with…

November 29, 2014

Business

U.S. home construction dips slightly in October

Construction continues on a boutique apartment building on the southeast corner of Florida Ave. and 14th Street NW, in Washington.Pablo…

November 29, 2014

On Real Estate

Want to sell? Consider listing in wintertime

You might think that it would be harder to sell your home in the winter than summer, but there are…

November 29, 2014

Business

Oil boom means scarce housing in Wyoming

Apartment vacancy rate drops to lowest level since 2009

November 29, 2014

Business

Keeping tabs on tablets

Sharing systems makes sense

November 29, 2014

Business

U.S. agency threatens air bag maker

In a letter to Takata’s Washington office, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Japanese company until Tuesday to…

November 29, 2014

Business

Protect your retirement account

Cashing out when you change jobs can be expensive

November 29, 2014

Business

Facing health-law hikes

Shopping around often pays off

November 25, 2014

Business

Consumer confidence falls in November

may be tempered with lower gas prices

November 25, 2014

Bottom Line

Organization, persistence key in goal setting

Is goal setting really that important? Before I answer that, give some thought to these following statistics. More than 4…

November 25, 2014

Business

Black Friday now not as good as Turkey Day deals

Corporations offer better discounts on Thanksgiving, but only barely so online

November 25, 2014

Business

Tipton brothers sell tourism icon

Mountain Utes buy 35-year-old Mesa Verde Pottery

November 25, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

An open house for Ken Willyard Insurance Agency Inc. will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4…

November 25, 2014

Business

Solar living

powered homes provide energy efficiency, jobs

November 22, 2014

Business

How much will that doggie cost me?

U.S. renters are facing steeper pet deposits

November 22, 2014