Business

Is local housing inventory low? It depends

A low inventory real-estate market usually means a greater demand for what inventory is available. However, low inventory is usually…

October 25, 2014

Business

Rural areas overlooked in subprime debacle

Ohio’s U.S. senators want big banks to help hard-hit areas

October 25, 2014

Business

New-home sales up slightly in September

Signs welcome visitors to a model home at a housing development in Zelienople, Pa. The Commerce Department reported that new-home…

October 24, 2014

Local News

Online, we’re all critics

businesses adjust to era of Web reviews

October 22, 2014

Local News

Downtown offers trick-or-treats for children

More than 90 downtown merchants will be giving out candy on Halloween for children 10 years old and under, according…

October 22, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

The Durango Winter Sports Foundation announces the hiring of Lander & Associates to guide the club with expanded fundraising and…

October 21, 2014

Business

Big slump is no cause to ditch stock market

say corporate earnings, strengthening U.S. economy help equities

October 21, 2014

Business

Not so fast, cable cord cutters

out buying only channels you want isn’t as cheap as you thought

October 21, 2014

What's Up Downtown

Holidays are when downtown really shines

Walsworth The good news is we’re moving into the time of year when downtown is “The” place to be. Kudos…

October 21, 2014

Business

U.S. existing home sales rise in September

A “For Sale” sign is posted on a home in Monterey Park, Calif. The National Association of Realtors Tuesday said…

October 21, 2014

Business

Construction boom

a job? This is the industry to be in for La Plata County

October 21, 2014

Business

Growing subdivisions pace Durango building

Edgemont Highlands, Three Springs, see busy 2014

October 18, 2014

Business

To refinance your mortgages or not?

Despite favorable rates, many who qualify are sitting on the sidelines

October 18, 2014

Business

Who’s got a home? You may be surprised

Homeownership not necessarily tied to income

October 18, 2014

Business

Can you go solar? Leases, loans help

make systems affordable for many

October 18, 2014

Business

U.S. builders grow less confident about sales

Construction crews work on a home in the Brunswick Forest neighborhood in Leland, N.C.Mike Spencer/The Star-News The National Association of…

October 18, 2014

Business

Items can provide critter comforts

Folding steps like these help ease the transport of elderly pets and can be conveniently stored at home or in…

October 18, 2014

Business

Quoth the raven, ‘Happy Halloween’

Retailers offer plenty of scary holiday options for home

October 18, 2014

On Real Estate

Home values continue to appreciate

The previous high was in 2006, reaching $335,000 for all residential real estate in La Plata County, and the new…

October 18, 2014

Business

Music player learns your listening habits

The Aether Cone music player. dubbed a “thinking” music player, costs $399 and can stream music from $10-a-month Rdio Unlimited…

October 18, 2014

Business

Stock rally peters out

The decline in oil prices followed forecasts for weaker global demand this year and next, a sign of slowing economic…

October 14, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Four Corners Eye Clinic, 575 Rivergate Lane, Suite 212, announces the addition of Dr. Karyn Bourke to its practice. Bourke…

October 14, 2014

Business

Economic gloom

global economy could lead Fed to delay interest rate hike

October 14, 2014

Business

Love cheap gas? Well, there may be a downside

Consequences stemming from our domestic oil boom

October 14, 2014

Money Savvy

How well do you know your dough?

The program Know Your Dough will be collaborating with Durango School District 9-R to lead personal finance lessons and discussions…

October 14, 2014

Business

She’ll keep Mancos a-growin’

Chamber of Commerce hire hopes artistic scene flourishes

October 14, 2014

Business

U.S. home prices up 6.4% in August

gains helping boost affordability

October 11, 2014

Business

Homebuilders offer freebies as markets cool

Builders in Phoenix and areas from Sacramento, California, to Orlando, Florida, are sweetening offers as sales slow in some of…

October 11, 2014

On Real Estate

Qualifying for a mortgage loan may be harder

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald – DURANGO, CO- 08/04/14 – Mike and Judy Malone If Bernanke can’t refinance and President Barack Obama…

October 11, 2014

Business

App teaches kindergartners programming

can make characters move

October 11, 2014