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Consult with Homeowner’s Association
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Consult with Homeowner’s Association

September 5, 2014

In the beginning a home search it is always important to discuss with your Realtor your lifestyle, hobbies and family pets. Most subdivisions have an active Homeowner’s Association, an HOA,…

Networking for nerds
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Networking for nerds

September 1, 2014

Hackerspaces help techies turn their ideas into reality

Business Briefs
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Business Briefs

September 1, 2014

The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First Southwest Bank will sponsor a workshop called “Starting Your Business” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Durango…

Time for you to work smarter, not harder
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Time for you to work smarter, not harder

September 1, 2014

The personal part is easy: Family, health, and relationships suffer when a business owner seemingly does nothing but work, work and more work. I’m in agreement – balancing work with…

Social-media users not really so social
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Social-media users not really so social

August 29, 2014

New research suggests that many social media users are less likely to share their opinions with others, even while offline.Evan Vucci/Associated Press In a report released Tuesday, the Pew Research…

Home price gains slow in June
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Home price gains slow in June

August 29, 2014

Experts are expecting housing prices to slow down for another few months.Standard & Poor’s S&P/Case-Shiller index of home prices for July showed that housing prices increased at a slower pace…

Millennials more likely to reach for their plastic
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Millennials more likely to reach for their plastic

August 29, 2014

There’s a growing generation gap when it comes to using plastic for purchases under $5, a survey out by CreditCards.com reveals. More than half of Millennials are likely to whip…

Pop art packs fun home décor punch
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Pop art packs fun home décor punch

August 29, 2014

Biaugust’s whimsical pony chair is upholstered in black fabric and offers clever seating.Mollaspace/Associated Press Eye-catching, graphic, often tongue-in-cheek or sassily whimsical, pop art décor plays well off the vintage vibe…

Home sales revolve around appraisals
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Home sales revolve around appraisals

August 29, 2014

Sichelman Such is the case whether the property in question is a single-family house in the suburbs or a $200 million office tower in the city. “Nothing happens in real…

Contracts to buy homes increase in hopeful sign
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Contracts to buy homes increase in hopeful sign

August 29, 2014

The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index rose 3.3 percent to 105.9 last month. Still, the index remains 2.1 percent below its…

Bank of America settlement may benefit few
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Bank of America settlement may benefit few

August 29, 2014

FILE – This Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 file photo shows a Bank of America sign in Philadelphia. Officials familiar with the deal say Bank of America on Wednesday, Aug. 20,…

Understanding general terms of sales contract
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Understanding general terms of sales contract

August 29, 2014

In our state, real estate contracts are more buyer-friendly. Included in a standard real estate contract is a “liquidated damages” clause, which says that the most the buyer will lose…

Starting a business? Workshop offers help
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Starting a business? Workshop offers help

August 26, 2014

The course is designed to help participants navigate through the steps needed to start and run a business, according to a news release issued by the SBDC. Presenters include a…

Business Briefs
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Business Briefs

August 25, 2014

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado announces the addition of JJ Sanders to its board of directors. Sanders retired to Bayfield after almost 40 years working with…

Sales of U.S. new homes fall in July
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Sales of U.S. new homes fall in July

August 25, 2014

A 36-floor high rise condominium is under construction in Miami. The Commerce Department said the housing sector is continuing to struggle as new home sales fell 2.4 percent in July.Alan…